As new scientific innovations and advancements in the field of bodily enhancement continue to be discovered every day, cosmetic surgery is increasingly giving way to cosmetic non-invasive chemical treatment as a viable alternative for producing desired aesthetic results without any of the attendant risks of a surgical procedure. This is good news for many women, potential patients who are dissatisfied with their breasts or eager to enhance their buttocks, but are most hesitant to take that next step because of the fear of being sliced open and having hideous scars and infection to show for it. Existing non-surgical alternatives also pose difficulties for many prospectives, due to the allergic reactions associated with these artificial chemicals, or those derived from animal tissue. Mindful of these limitations, enterprising doctors invented Macrolane, a patented, cutting-edge filler product designed for the augmentation of breasts and other shapely curves.

Macrolane is a product based on a revolutionary technology of manufacturing stabilized hyaluronic acid gel that does not come from animals. Hyaluronic acid, as you may be aware, is a naturally-occurring substance within the human body that absorbs thousands of times its own weight in water. This trait of hyaluronic acid keeps cell tissues supple and amply hydrated, and accounts for the smooth, moisturized glow of young, healthy skin. As a person ages, the hyaluronic acid content in their tissues begins to diminish, leading to sagging, loosening of skin and ligaments, and a tired, deteriorated appearance. Macrolane is a toughly bonded version of hyaluronic acid that is more durable and lasts longer, without any risk of allergic reaction or the transmission of harmful infectious substances.

Cosmetic physicians have used Macrolane to restore volume to deflated body surfaces, and to enhance areas that require a fuller contour. Specifically, it has been used in the reshaping and amplifying of breasts, buttocks and calves, to provide greater muscle definition, or to reduce scarring caused by surgery or trauma. Patients report general satisfaction with the results, saying that the enhancement looks and feels more natural than similar competing products.

The process itself involves the application of a local anesthetic to the treatment area, which is followed by an injection of a variable quantity of Macrolane, depending on the body part being treated and the results desired. The surgeon then molds the body parts that are filled with Macrolane accordingly. The entire procedure, including injection and reshaping, takes between 30 to 90 minutes to complete.

Macrolane has been praised as being particularly suited for increasing the size and improving the shape of a woman’s breasts. The procedure can raise a woman’s breasts by a full cup size with each session, and provides a very authentic look and feel as the substance settles. Also, the patient can control the exact volume of the Macrolane injections by having the surgeon periodically stop during the procedure and determine from that point whether or not more filler is necessary. Moreover, the gel filler does not cause any obstructions during mammograms, unlike silicone implants.

Macrolane injections last between 12 to 18 months, after which an annual “top-up” or maintenance session will be necessary to maintain the shape and volume of the breast or other treated body part.

As a safe and effective alternative to surgery, Macrolane treatments are ideal for a wide variety of potential patients. Women in their late teens who have not yet become pregnant may want to use Macrolane to go up one or two cup sizes, and women in their 30’s to 60’s may consider the procedure for breasts or other regions that have lost shape and volume due to pregnancy or aging. Men and women may both look to Macrolane for better muscle definition or to enhance their buttocks.