title: Macrolane (large particle biphasic hyaluronic acid) filler injection for correction of defect contour after liposuction.
abstract: In a minority of patients undergoing liposuction, superficial irregularities (or skin depression) in the operated area may occur. Macrolane is a gel composed of hyaluronic acid (HA), used for volume restoration of soft tissues. In this study, the authors investigated the effectiveness, maintenance, and safety of Macrolane as a "non-surgical" treatment to correct skin depression after liposuction. Twelve female patients were included. Macrolane was injected at a subdermal superficial plane using an intramuscular or spinal needle. In all patients, Macrolane was successful in correcting skin depression. No relevant side effects were observed. At 8 months post-injection, a persistence of correction of 60-70% was still present in 90% of the patients. In conclusion, Macrolane filler injections are a predictable, safe, and long-lasting non-surgical procedure to fill contour defects that arise after liposuction, and represent a good option for patients who refuse to undergo an additional surgery to fill the arisen skin depressions.
authors: Clinic Villa Margherita, Viale di Villa Massimo, Rome, Italy. chirurgiaplastica@sandrocerqua.it
authors: Sandro
authors: S
authors: Cerqua
authors: Francesco
authors: F
authors: Angelucci
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D055675:Viscosupplements / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D055675:Viscosupplements; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid