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Breast Implants Get a Boost - Macrolane Fillers Help You Skip the Surgery


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Thousands of women head to the doctor’s office for breast implants each year, and breast augmentation continues to be a top choice for many to improve their body image and achieve an ‘ideal’ figure. Though surgery has been the only option for breast implants in recent years, the latest option for breast augmentation is an injection known as the Macrolane filler.   

Macrolane works in a similar way as Restylane and Juvederm do for facial enhancement and wrinkle removal. It is an injectable filler that can increase the size of the breasts, making them look fuller and softer instantly.  Macrolane also allows the skin to grow and stretch naturally which creates a smoother, more natural appearance.   

While there are some drawbacks of Macrolane for breast augmentation, this injectable filler could be the next opportunity for women of all ages looking for breast enhancement:  

Macrolane Fillers for Breast Enhancement – How It Works  

Macrolane injectable fillers are made with hyaluronic acid, and the formula is designed to be especially thick and dense. This may create fuller and more supple breasts than conventional surgery. A thick needle is inserted into the breasts and the formula is administered within minutes. Local anesthesia reduces the pain of the needle, and most patients feel a slight stinging sensation from the anesthetic. The process takes just under 30 minutes, and results are almost immediate. Most people will experience slight pain from the tightening of the skin and tenderness for a few days, but the pain diminishes as the body adjusts and accommodates to the new size.  

Benefits of Macrolane for Breast Augmentation  

Marcolane fillers offer several advantages over conventional breast augmentation surgical procedures, incurring less downtime and immediate results. 

Key benefits of Macrolane include:

Drawbacks of Macrolane for Breast Augmentation  

Despite the immediate results of breast augmentation, Macrolane only provides temporary results. The filler ingredients are slowly absorbed by the body over the course of a few years, which means most women will need to undergo treatment every 12-18 months to enhance the breasts and maintain their new shape. These continuous treatment costs can add up, and may not be a cost-effective method for permanent enhancement. Still, Macrolane does offer a relatively painless procedure and leaves little or no scarring.     

Macrolane fillers are only now arriving in the U.S. and will soon be available at the cosmetic surgeon's office; they are currently available at medispas and cosmetic surgeons’ offices abroad, but learning about the treatment beforehand is the first step in finding out if this is the right procedure for you. A cosmetic surgeon in your area can guide you through the process and outline additional benefits and disadvantages. Learn more about breast augmentation in our information guide or visit Macrolane.com to learn more about this temporary option for breast enhancement.    

Published: 03/31/2008, Last Updated: 03/31/2008

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