Exosomes
Exosomes are tiny vesicles that cells use to signal one another. Exosome products are used in aesthetics to support skin after treatments such as microneedling.
How exosomes work
In skincare, exosome products are usually applied to the skin straight after a procedure that creates micro-channels, such as microneedling, to support recovery and skin quality.
This is an evolving area, and research is still developing. A physician will explain what is known and what is not before you decide.
- Supporting recovery after microneedling or resurfacing
- Skin quality and texture
- Wanting an add-on to an existing treatment
[EXOSOME PRODUCT: confirm the product used, its source and how it is applied at Fountain] Exosomes may be offered alongside DP4™ microneedling or Morpheus8™.
Consultation, treatment and follow-up
Consultation
A physician assesses your skin and goals and confirms this treatment is the right fit, including for your Fitzpatrick skin type.
Treatment day
Preparation, comfort measures and the treatment itself are explained in advance. You receive written aftercare instructions.
Review
Results are reviewed at an interval suited to the treatment, and the plan is refined from there.
Cost depends on the area and the number of sessions, so it is quoted at consultation once a plan exists. [PRICE: confirm whether to publish a starting price] Results vary between individuals.
Related treatments and conditions
DP4™ microneedling
DP4™ microneedling uses a pen-style device with fine needles to create controlled micro-channels that prompt the skin to renew.
Read morePlatelet-rich plasma (PRP)
PRP uses a concentrate of platelets from your own blood.
Read moreMorpheus8™
Morpheus8™ combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to remodel collagen beneath the surface.
Read moreExosomes: frequently asked questions
Are exosomes the same as stem cells?
No. Exosomes are vesicles released by cells, not cells themselves.
Is there strong evidence for exosomes?
Research is still developing. Your physician will give you an honest view at consultation.
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