Macrolane™

– Much More Than a ‘Boob Job in a Jab’ – is on offer at our premises!

Macrolane™ VRF, which stands for ‘Volume Restoration Factor’, is a new product offering from Q-Med, the makers of the highly successful Restylane® dermal filler range. Macrolane uses the same patented NASHA™ (Non-Animal Stabilised Hyaluronic Acid) technology as Restylane to produce a thicker, more viscous hyaluronic acid gel designed to be injected into the body with long lasting results and no migration.

The product range includes two different formulations – Macrolane VRF 20 and Macrolane VRF 30, with VRF 30 providing increased volume over VRF 20. These formulations can be used separately or combined to achieve an optimum result.

It is currently indicated and CE approved for ‘volume restoration and shaping of body surfaces’, for example, shaping of the breasts, calves and buttocks and also for evening out discrepancies in skin surface such as those sometimes caused by liposuction. Due to its formulation it cannot and should not however be used on areas of the face.

Although the use of Macrolane in the breast is currently available under the ‘body shaping’ indication, and can achieve approximately a one to one and a half cup size increase in most women, ongoing research is being conducted to further evaluate the efficacy of its use in this area and to establish the best techniques and protocols for the procedure. Ideally treatment for this indication should be carried out by a qualified cosmetic or plastic surgeon who has experience of traditional breast augmentation procedures and the anatomy involved, as well as having had bespoke training with Macrolane.

Currently about two dozen UK practitioners, both surgeons and cosmetic doctors, have been trained and certified in the use of Macrolane for body contouring, with approximately half of those also trained and certified for breast reshaping.

Treatment, lasting 30 – 45 minutes, involves a small 2-3mm incision in the area, (e.g., normally the crease under each breast or buttock), and the injection of the substance using a thin cannula or large gauge spinal needle deep into the subcutaneous skin layer above the muscle, under local anaesthetic. Often a course of antibiotics may be prescribed both pre and post treatment to reduce any possible risk of infection. Mild bruising, swelling and slight discomfort in the area are expected during the first few days post treatment but should all resolve within a week. Depending on the area treated, physical activity may need to be restricted for a couple of weeks and a support garment worn, such as a sports bra or lycra cycling shorts.

In the case of breast reshaping the product is placed underneath the breast tissue, much like an implant, so does not threaten the functioning of the breast in the event of future breast feeding.

For more info. please call 01332 297397