- Treatment with this filler , as with hyaluronic acid injections in general, can cause redness and swelling, which are temporary in nature.
- Whenever injections are given, there is also a potential but very small risk of infection (injection abscess) or bruising.
- Although there are many studies, including older ones, on hyaluronic acid treatment for wrinkles, there are still no long-term results after body contouring with this product.
- Hyaluronic acid is a molecular compound that is naturally present in our bodies. Nevertheless, when large quantities are injected, the capsule that forms around each implant can rarely develop problems. This change is called capsular fibrosis.
However, our Düsseldorf team points out that with a topic as young as MacrolaneTM, new findings can quickly be obtained from current studies.
Sources:
- New indications for Hyaluronic acid of the NASHA-gel-generation-highlights from aesthetical dermatology in clinical daily routine – Becker-Wegerich P. – J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2008 Dec;6 Suppl 3:S3-20. German.
- www.macrolane.de
- Body shaping and volume restoration: the role of hyaluronic acid:
Body shaping and volume restoration: the role of hyaluronic acid – Hedén P, Sellman G, von Wachenfeldt M, Olenius M, Fagrell D. – Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2009 May;33(3):274-82. Epub 2009 Mar 12 Review.
