Cellulite is a common skin condition that can affect anyone, regardless of age, body type, or fitness level. Studies suggest that between 80-95% of post-pubescent women experience cellulite at some point. While not harmful, it can be a concern for many, prompting the exploration of various treatments, including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy.
What Causes Cellulite?
To understand how PRP works on cellulite, it’s helpful to know what causes it.
Cellulite forms when fat cells push against connective tissue under the skin, creating a bumpy or dimpled appearance. Two key factors contribute to this:
- Fat Cell Expansion: Fat cells press against the skin, causing lumps.
- Collagen Bands Tightening: Stiff collagen bands pull the skin downward, creating depressions and dimples.
Additional factors like genetics, weight fluctuations, hormones, circulation issues, sun damage, smoking, and poor nutrition may also influence the appearance of cellulite.
Excess skin can further affect how cellulite looks, sometimes forming bands or stripes, which makes addressing both collagen and skin structure essential for improvement.
How Does PRP Treat Cellulite?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments aim to stimulate collagen production and encourage tissue repair, potentially strengthening the dermis layer of the skin. This approach may reduce the appearance of cellulite by improving skin quality.
PRP has been used since the 1970s for various medical purposes, such as soft tissue repair and orthopaedics. More recently, PRP has gained popularity for its cosmetic applications, including improving skin texture, reducing wrinkles, and addressing cellulite.
What Happens During a PRP Treatment?
- Blood Draw: A small amount of blood is drawn, similar to routine lab work.
- Centrifugation: The blood is placed in a centrifuge, which spins it to separate the platelet-rich plasma.
- Injection: The PRP is injected into the target area, such as cellulite-affected skin.
These concentrated platelets release growth factors and cytokines that trigger the body’s natural healing process, potentially improving skin structure and reducing the visible effects of cellulite.
What to Expect from PRP
- Treatments typically take less than an hour.
- Discomfort is minimal, comparable to a flu shot.
- PRP may also complement other treatments, such as skin needling or collagen stimulation injections, which may be used to improve results.
PRP does not remove fat cells but may improve skin structure, making it an effective, non-surgical option for addressing cellulite over the long term.
Explore Your Options
PRP can be part of a broader cellulite treatment plan or used alongside other procedures. To learn more about PRP and how we address cellulite at Cosmos Clinic, you can contact us at 1300-138-797 or email [email protected] for further information.
