Restylane for treating cellulite

Restylane is a type of dermal filler, which means that it can "fill in" the skin to create a more youthful, even appearance. Restylane is made from hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occuring substance in the human body. As a result, dermal fills made from restylane are less likely to have side effects which may be present in artificially manufactured fill ingredients.

Cellulite is a skin condition characterized by dimply skin, and is related to a breakdown of the collagen and elastin matrix that gives skin its tone and shape. When this fiber breakdown occurs, fat cells push through the layers of the skin, eventually becoming visible to the eye, and creating that nasty "cottage cheese" look on your thighs and bottom.

Restylane has been approved to plump up facial wrinkles and fill in frown lines. Now, it's going even further as a treatment for cellulite.

The advantages of Restylane for cellulite treatment are that Restylane is naturally occuring, and can be injected both superficially and also deeply to penetrate all layers of the skin.

It can be administered in the doctor's office by a series of injections. Once completed, it offers almost instant improvement in the appearance of cellulite.

The downsides of Restylane as a cellulite treatment? It can cause slight bruising, which may last for up to a week. Costs can be significant for treating large areas. Since Restylane is a based from natural products, it also breaks down, so ongoing treatments would be needed to retain the same effect over time.

If you're troubled by very severe cellulite, ask your doctor about the possibility of using Restylane to treat it.