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• What is Macrolane?

  Macrolane™ is a gel that adds volume to tissues. It is used for restoring and
  enhancing body contours, such as breasts and buttocks, or for filling concave
  deformities and scars. It provides instant and long-lasting results without open
  surgery. Unlike open surgery, the scarring at the injection site is minor and is
  likely to become less noticeable with time.

  It is based on Q-Med's unique and patented NASHA™ technology for stabilizing
  hyaluronic acid. NASHA technology has been used to produce over 10 million
  beauty treatments and is used in over 70 countries worldwide.
  

• What does Macrolane™ consist of?

  Macrolane is a crystal-clear gel based on stabilized hyaluronic acid. As a natural
  component of the skin, hyaluronic acid binds water and helps maintain volume.
  By stabilizing hyaluronic acid into a gel with NASHA technology, it lasts longer
  and is similar to the body’s own hyaluronic acid. Macrolane gel is biodegradable.
  

• What areas can be treated with Macrolane™?

  Macrolane is an innovative product for breast enhancement, volume restoration
  and contouring of body surfaces, for example breasts, calves and buttocks.
  Macrolane can also smooth out unevenness in the skin surface, such as those
  caused by liposuction and surgical scars.
  

• Is Macrolane™ approved for use in breasts?

  Yes, Macrolane is CE-marked throughout the EU for the use in breasts.

• How does Macrolane differ from Restylane?

  Macrolane™ is a thicker gel developed specifically for volume restoration and body
  contouring. Restylane® is used for smaller facial corrections. The size of the
  cannula for Macrolane treatment is accordingly larger than the needle used for
  Restylane treatment.
  

• How long does the procedure take?

  The procedure takes around 30-90 minutes depending on the area treated and
  the quantity of gel injected. The result can be seen immediately.
  

• How is a Macrolane™ treatment done?

  The treatment should be performed in a clinic by a trained physician. The
  procedure usually requires a local anaesthetic to allow Macrolane to be injected
  into the selected area. The procedure takes around 30- 90 minutes and the
  results are immediate. Talk to your physician about any pre- and post treatment
  requirements.
  

• What is the difference between Macrolane™ treatment and a permanent breast implant?

  There are several differences between Macrolane breast treatment and
  permanent breast implants. While Macrolane is based on hyaluronic acid, a
  natural substance produced by the body; permanent implants usually consist of
  material such as silicone that is foreign to the body. Furthermore, Macrolane is
  biodegradable and is intended for smaller breast enhancements (around one cup
  size increase) and shaping of the breast. Macrolane treatment is less invasive
  than permanent implant surgery. Macrolane treatment is performed using local
  anaesthesia, unlike placement of permanent breast implant that typically
  requires general anaesthesia. The downtime after Macrolane treatment is usually
  much shorter than after permanent implant surgery.

• Who can have Macrolane™ treatment?

  Macrolane treatment is available to anyone who would like to adjust the shape of
  their body in a non-permanent way without undergoing a major surgical
  procedure. Likewise, Macrolane is suitable for people with concerns about
  undergoing general anaesthesia or surgical scarring.

  A Macrolane treatment is a short procedure that normally requires a local
  anaesthetic. This results in minimal disturbance to daily activities or time away
  from work.
  

• Are there any reasons not to have a Macrolane™ treatment?

  As with any medical procedure there might be special requirements that should
  be evaluated together with your Macrolane physician. Specifically, there should
  be no active disease, such as inflammation, infection or tumours, in or near the
  intended treatment site. For breast enhancement you should have no
  pathological findings in the breasts on preoperative screening.
  

• What happens after Macrolane™ treatment?

  After Macrolane treatment you will see the results at once. Following the
  procedure, the treated area may feel tense or sore for a few days, while the gel
  settles and puts pressure on the surrounding tissues. Regular over-the-counter
  painkillers are usually enough to treat this discomfort.

  While it is recommended to take it easy following the treatment - no heavy
  exercises or extended pressure - most people continue their normal daily
  activities shortly thereafter. Your treating physician will give you necessary post
  treatment advice.
  

• Who can perform a Macrolane™ treatment?

  We only recommend that experienced physicians perform the procedure.

• How can I find a physician?

  Visit the Macrolane website for more information about where to find physicians
  that perform Macrolane™ treatments.
  

• What are the benefits of Macrolane™?

  With Macrolane you are able to adjust the shape of your body in a natural, nonpermanent
  way. The procedure is fast and requires only local anaesthetic
  resulting in minimal time away from work or daily activities.

  The benefits of Macrolane are:

  • You neither undergo a major surgical procedure nor general anaesthesia.
  • The treatment does not involve the use of permanent implants or body fat.
  • As Macrolane is a non-permanent product, it can be adjusted to changes
    of your body allowing you to stay in control of your looks.
  • After the treatment you do not have to worry about extensive scarring.

• How long does a treatment last?

  The aesthetic improvement usually lasts up to one year. The gel breaks down
  slowly, as part of a normal process in the body. All bodies are different and
  individual variability exists.

  To maintain a satisfactory aesthetic effect, retreatment is generally needed 9-12
  months after the initial injection with less volume than the first injection.
  

• How does the gel disappear?

  The break down of the Macrolane gel is a slow and gradual process. It is
  naturally biodegraded by the human body.
  

• Can you breast feed with Macrolane enhanced breasts?

  As with any implant it can not be excluded that it might effect breast feeding.
  However the injection technique to place the Macrolane gel below the mammary
  gland makes it unlikely that breast feeding will be affected. Also as Macrolane is
  degraded with time, we expect that Macrolane treatment becomes less and less
  likely to affect breast feeding from 9 months onwards.
  

• Is Macrolane safe?

  Yes, Macrolane is based on the same stabilized hyaluronic acid that has been
  used in more than ten million treatments for facial aesthetics with no life
  threatening related events reported. The safety of Macrolane has been
  thoroughly evaluated according to relevant standards for medical devices.

  The safety of Macrolane breast enhancement has been shown in prospective
  clinical studies as well as post-market follow-up.
  

• Are there any side effects after a Macrolane treatment?

  The most common side effect is a slight soreness or swelling at the injection site.
  The gel can also irritate by pressure on the tissue and cause a slight
  inflammation. It is a normal and expected reaction to anything injected. The
  treated area can feel sore and sensitive for a few days. Non-prescription anti
  inflammatory pills is usually enough to relief the discomfort.

  Capsules, felt as firmness in the area treated with Macrolane have been
  described occasionally in breasts. If this is perceived as a problem it can usually
  be corrected with an easy procedure by your physician.
  

• Can Macrolane cause cancer?

  Preclinical data support that Macrolane will not cause or induce cancer. No cases
  of cancer related to Macrolane have been reported.

  Note that breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women.
  Approximately one in every 8-10 women will develop breast cancer at some
  stage of her life and the risk depends on a number of factors including family
  history and reproductive history. Therefore it is not unexpected that women who
  have undergone Macrolane treatment may also develop cancer, without any
  relation to the use of Macrolane.
  

• Does Macrolane affect mammography?

  As with other breast implants Macrolane may complicate the interpretation of mammographic images. If difficulties with the interpretation of mammograms occur, other radiological investigations, such as ultrasound, can be performed to provide additional diagnostic information.

  Patient self examination is also an important method for breast cancer screening and the patients should be instructed that during self examination, the texture of implanted Macrolane gel may be different from that of breast tissue.

  Patients should comply with standard breast screening procedures as recommended by their doctors or local health authorities. The patient should inform the radiologist about the implant before mammographic investigation.
  

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