Beautiful, firm breasts and seductive body contours are the dream of virtually every woman. However, not everyone is ready to undergo surgery for this, since this procedure is painful and it is possible that scars will remain. In this situation, a bust is enlarged, and Macroline gel is used for this.
This procedure is considered safe and does not require general anesthesia. The use of the gel does not cause allergies, and the drug is not rejected by the body. Unlike likely alternatives, such as manipulation, breast augmentation will not require much time or long-term rehabilitation. And after the drug is completely removed from the body, the bust remains one size larger than it was before the operation.
general information
Macroline was developed in 2002 by the Swedish company Q-med (it also produces popular facial fillers under the Restylane brand). Since 2008, the drug has become widespread in world markets and is supplied to the EU countries and Russia. At its core, it is a viscous and liquid temporary gel filler.
The filler is based on stabilized hyaluronic acid. Its distinctive features are its non-animal origin and special, stable bonds between molecules. Positive results last for 1.5-2 years, during which time hyaluronic acid slowly breaks down into its components and is eliminated from the body in full through lymph and blood.
The concept of Macroline and its advantage
Macroline gel is produced by the Swedish company Q-Med, which has been rapidly using the drug in the surgical industry since 2002. Macroline received positive reviews and gained popularity, since after the procedure there are no side effects or pain. The wide popularity of the drug is due to the fact that, according to the formula, it is quite similar to sodium hyaluronate, which is produced by the human body.
The effect of the medical substance is determined by the filling of the hollow areas of skin cells. It is in this way that a rapid increase in breast size occurs. Therefore, enlargement of female mammary glands with the help of this substance has gained recognition in medicine. Today, you can do without a painful operation, and the medical drug macroline and its effect on the breasts, correction of the buttocks, and facelift will provide 100% results and rapid recovery of the body. The use of hyaluronic filler is recommended for females with minor imperfections or bust asymmetry.
However, despite the ease of the procedure, it is necessary to initially consider the advantages and disadvantages of the body correction process. Please note that 1 g of the substance has a high cost, and for breast enlargement surgery, for example, you will need approximately 300 g of the drug. The bust enlargement process usually takes no more than an hour, and no preparation is required before the operation. The recovery period does not last long, and the swelling after administration of the drug will disappear without a trace after a couple of days.
Thus, we can highlight the corresponding advantages of injecting this particular Swedish brand gel:
- correction of unwanted body deformations;
- elimination of inconsistencies and uneven breasts;
- improvement of tissue condition;
- quick return to normal life;
- There are no scars after the procedure.
Indeed, the gel has a beneficial effect on human skin, as it activates the production of collagen, increases the flexibility of materials and restores their hydrophytic balance. In addition, the medical product is administered using a special needle, as a result of which there are no traces of the operation on the skin, except for the puncture, which disappears soon after the introduction of the hyaluronic substance.
Composition and labeling of the gel
Macrolane is an injectable biological gel based on non-animal hyaluronic acid. This acid is entirely responsible for the hyaluronic substance, which is produced by the body and makes up part of the tissues of the young body. Age has a great influence on the reduction and content of its synthesis in the body. For this reason, the skin and underlying tissues become increasingly dry over time.
Macroline VRF 30 . A basic preparation that is used for in-depth penetration into areas with significant tissue density. It is used directly for breast enlargement.
Macroline VRF 20 . A less compacted gel, which is not injected deeply, but only superficially. As a rule, this brand is used as an addition to the main drug to smooth out the relief of the skin.
VRF stands for Volume Restoration Factor in English, which means an indicator of volume restoration. In this case, the higher the volume, the more significantly the targeted area of the body is increased.
Indications
Most often, Macroline is used for injection plastic surgery of the mammary glands. With it you can:
- increase size (up to plus one);
- get rid of existing asymmetry;
- adjust the shape.
In addition, the filler has an additional number of indications. Among them:
- changing the shape and contours of the thighs and legs;
- increasing the volume of the buttocks and calves;
- the need for intimate plastic surgery;
- elimination of skin lumpiness after liposuction;
- the presence of cicatricial retraction of soft tissues.
Injection plastic surgery of this kind is popular among both men and women. Deciding on a temporary intervention is much easier, because it does not require anesthesia, long-term rehabilitation and subsequent treatment. In addition, the injections do not leave scars, and the unsuitable result will disappear on its own over time.
Macroline for buttocks - reviews and side effects
It is known that hyaluronic acid is present in human tissues, so this substance is very rarely rejected by the body. And its ability to attract and retain water molecules was appreciated by cosmetologists. Today, synthetic and semi-synthetic drugs that are hazardous to health have been replaced by gels based on hyaluronic acid.
And for good reason! After all, these fillers can not only “smooth out” wrinkles and increase collagen production, but also add volume to those parts of the body that need it.
In 2002, Q-Med first released a gel based on hyaluronic acid for use in surgery (correction of postoperative scars, etc.). But the ability of the gel to fill “voids” could not go unnoticed and since 2008 it has been widely used by cosmetologists around the world. This filler is called “Microline” or “Macroline”.
The method of increasing the “fifth point” with injections of hyaluronic acid is sometimes called macroline of the buttocks.
Who needs this procedure? Macroline of the buttocks is recommended for categories of patients who have:
congenital defects of the “fifth point” (disproportion, flatness, etc.); postoperative defects (asymmetry due to liposuction); changes in the shape and volume of the butt due to various injuries; desire to acquire “Brazilian buttocks”, but not the desire to get implants.
Contraindications Contraindications to the procedure are as follows:
cancer; diabetes; mental disorders; viral and chronic diseases in the acute period; infectious diseases; various skin inflammations and injuries at the injection site; neoplasms on the dermis; the need for a significant increase in volume (this is not a direct contraindication, but we would like to point out that about 100 ml of gel can be injected into one buttock, so to significantly increase the buttocks it is better to use implants). What tests need to be taken before the procedure? Before the procedure, you must undergo a medical examination, which includes:
general urine analysis; blood tests (for HIV, hepatitis, Wasserman reaction, coagulogram, general and biochemistry); electrocardiogram; Chest x-ray or fluorography. Technique for introducing macroline into the buttocks This intervention is performed under local anesthesia.
After the anesthesia begins to take effect, the doctor makes small incisions on the buttocks into which cannulas are inserted, with syringes with filler attached to them. Then the doctor uses his hands to evenly distribute the gel over the required area (previously marked with a medical marker). The skin is treated with an antiseptic, and the incisions are sutured with cosmetic threads (the stitch is removed after 7-10 days).
The procedure lasts from 25 to 50 minutes, and the patient can go home after 2-3 hours.
Rehabilitation period The recovery period after the intervention lasts about a month (swelling disappears approximately during this time).
During this time, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
It is advisable to sleep only on your stomach or sides; limit any physical impact on the “fifth point”; refuse to visit the sauna, bathhouse, swimming pool, solarium; wear compression garments; avoid heavy physical activity. Possible consequences If you decide to undergo a macroline of the buttocks, you must be prepared for possible consequences. They do not occur often, but nevertheless, even a qualified doctor who has been practicing for more than one year cannot give an absolute guarantee that complications will bypass.
What can macroline injections lead to? Injections are fraught with:
hematomas, redness of the skin; swelling; the appearance of scars; asymmetry of the buttocks; macroline migration; pain; seals.
How long does the effect last? Manufacturers promise lasting results for 18 months. In fact, the effect lasts for a maximum of a year. If you decide to use macroline injections constantly, then keep in mind that it is necessary to make an annual correction, the cost of which is not much less than the main procedure.
Reviews Opinions about the procedure vary greatly. Some clients are very pleased that they decided to inject macroline into the buttocks. Others, on the contrary, regret the money spent and claim that they are disappointed with the longevity of the results. This group of patients notes that it is better to perform gluteoplasty and forget about problems with gel resorption forever.
Reviews from doctors say that macroline of the buttocks is an ideal procedure for that category of patients who have implants installed, but are afraid that they will stand out or contracture will develop around them.
Operating principle
The principle of action of the drug Macroline is no different from other cosmetic fillers. First, it fills the voids due to its physical presence, and then begins to attract water molecules, which help maintain the achieved effect. It should be noted that the drug also promotes:
- maintaining optimal humidity;
- increased production of fibroblasts;
- improving skin tone.
Over time, hyaluronic acid is completely degraded and eliminated from the body.
Macroline
Hyaluronic acid Macrolane
Macrolane is a product based on hyaluronic acid, which is used for contouring the entire body, including the buttocks. This product has no analogues on the cosmetology market, at the moment it is the only one of its kind, so the price for it is quite high, because there is no competition.
Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide that is found in the body of humans and animals; it is obtained in laboratories or from the body of living beings. Hyaluronic acid plays an important role in human life; thanks to it, joints work well and the skin maintains its elasticity. If hyaluronic acid becomes insufficient, degenerative changes occur in the body tissues.
The main role of hyaluronic acid is to maintain normal moisture in tissues, as its molecules combine with water and make the water thicker, preventing it from evaporating. But acid molecules are quickly absorbed, so it is very important that the body regularly replenishes them. Otherwise, the skin sags, becomes flabby and wrinkles appear, which is what happens with age.
Macroline is produced in two forms; VRF 30 is used for direct injection into deep areas where the tissue is quite dense; this gel allows you to make the buttocks quite voluminous. The VPF 20 form is used for injection into the upper layers of the skin; this gel has a more liquid consistency and allows you to smooth out the skin, but it is not suitable for buttock enlargement.
Stages of the procedure
The injection technique does not require complex preliminary preparation. At the initial stage, it is enough to visit a cosmetologist for a consultation and identify possible contraindications, and a week before the procedure, stop taking medications and blood thinning products. Immediately before the session, you must follow hygiene procedures and give up alcohol and cigarettes.
The manipulations are performed under local anesthesia, the patient does not experience pain or discomfort. For insertion, a thin needle with side branches is used, which creates an air pocket in the dermis, which is subsequently filled with filler. The amount of the required drug is adjusted directly during the procedure. The results are not assessed immediately, but after 2 weeks, after increased hydration of the problem area and reduction of swelling.
Macrolane breast enlargement scheme
Rehabilitation period
Sometimes after surgery there is swelling, hematoma and some pain, itching is possible. However, all these symptoms accompany any, even minor, surgical intervention. They usually disappear completely within a week or two after the injections.
No special rehabilitation period is required. During the day, it is necessary to avoid getting moisture at the injection site, and for a week or two, avoid massage or other pressure on the chest.
To achieve optimal results, the procedure can be adjusted after 2-3 weeks - the doctor can add or remove a little gel, if necessary.
Period after the procedure
After the introduction of Macroline, short-term side effects are possible. They manifest themselves in swelling, pain, and bruising at the site of skin puncture. The listed reactions are normal and do not require treatment, however, for a rehabilitation period of up to 2 weeks, the following recommendations will be required:
- refusal of physical activity;
- ban on visiting bathhouses, solariums and saunas;
- sleep in the position opposite to the place of correction (if breast correction has been performed, sleep on your back, if buttocks, sleep on your stomach, etc.);
- creating comfortable conditions for the problem area (no pressure, overheating).
Administration technique
Before performing an operation using the product in question, the doctor examines the area that needs correction. Both the impact zone and the volume of the drug that will be required during the operation are determined. Moreover, the final volume of the drug can change both up and down during the operation, since the result of its administration is visible immediately.
Next, the doctor prescribes standard tests that will reveal the presence or absence of inflammatory and infectious processes in the body in the acute stage, which is a contraindication to surgery.
The Macroline filler injection scheme is as follows:
- the area of its installation is outlined, the skin is disinfected;
- the substance is introduced into the subcutaneous tissues using special cannulas, which are very small in size and do not leave significant damage on the skin requiring suturing;
- anesthesia is administered, the type of which is determined by the surgeon;
- After the drug is administered, cosmetic sutures are applied.
After the filler injection procedure, a rehabilitation period is required, which may vary in duration. During this time, the patient is required to constantly wear special underwear with a compression effect, which will give the treated part of the body the desired shape and prevent the filler from migrating to other parts of the body. When undergoing breast surgery, you should not sleep on your stomach for 1-2 months; when correcting your buttocks, you should not sleep on your back.
Macroline 30 (photo)
Photos before and after
Photos before and after Macrolane breast augmentation
Photos before and after Macrolane buttock augmentation
Photos before and after Macrolane buttock augmentation
Flaws
Reviews about the drug Macroline vary significantly; many cosmetologists and plastic surgeons do not recommend using it for injection plastic surgery, especially when it comes to correction of the breast area. The thing is that the filler has the following disadvantages:
- Forms a temporary effect (from 8 to 24 months).
- Migrates slightly within the problem area, forms a slight protrusion.
- When the mammary glands fill, it interferes with x-rays.
- High price.
- Not every cosmetologist practices the use of Macroline; before the procedure, be sure to check whether the master has training certificates.
Contraindications
Macroline is prohibited from use when:
- oncology;
- diabetes mellitus;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- individual intolerance to hyaluronic acid;
- fever;
- pathologies of the nervous system;
- blood clotting disorders;
- viral diseases and violations of skin integrity (at the injection site);
- tendency to form scars;
- pathologies of internal organs (liver and kidneys, heart and blood vessels).
Before the procedure, a preliminary consultation with a cosmetologist is necessary. Based on its results, additional tests or examinations may be prescribed. If necessary, the list of contraindications is expanded.
Price
Body correction based on the drug Macroline is estimated at 150,000 - 200,000 rubles. Such financial costs are comparable to full-fledged plastic surgery, but are inferior to it in the duration of the results, and therefore are considered less profitable. It should be remembered that injection correction has other advantages: greater safety and the absence of difficult rehabilitation.
The exact price is determined by the amount of the drug spent. On average, up to 300 ml is needed per zone. (1 ml/from 600 rubles).
