Cell Therapy

Cell Therapy

A new cosmetic dermatology treatment to improve the appearance of skin, cell therapy works by using donor cells to rejuvenate damaged, aging skin cells.

How does cell therapy work?

The body has hundreds of cells responsible for producing individual hormones. Collagen is the hormone produced in the skin cells that keeps skin looking young and smooth.

As people age, the body produces less collagen naturally, limiting the elasticity of skin which keeps skin wrinkle free.

Cell therapy works by inserting collagen producing cells into damaged areas of facial skin to stimulate collagen production and encourage the skin to heal and rejuvenate itself.  

What is the procedure for cell therapy?

The procedural method for cell therapy depends on the technique used:

ReCell treatment - ReCell treatment is the most commonly used method of cell therapy. A biopsy is taken to collect the collagen boosting cells, the area of skin to be treated is prepared using laser therapy skin resurfacing and the collected cells are then sprayed onto the treatment area. 

Vavelta treatment - Vavelta cell therapy uses donor cells to enhance collagen production. The donated cells are injected into the treatment area using a fine needle and there is no biopsy. 

MyCell treatment - This method of cell therapy is slightly more complex. It involves platelet-rich plasma being separated from the blood and the collected plasma being injected into the treatment area, using the body's own stem cells to rejuvenate the skin. 

Benefits of cell therapy

Cell therapy is becoming a popular treatment as the body's own cells are used to rejuvenate the skin.  All methods of cell therapy stimulate natural collagen production and do not use any artificial substance. Cell therapy is proving a popular alternative to conventional skin filler treatments for fine lines and wrinkles, such as Botox. 

Find a cell therapy dermatologist to improve your skin.