The pursuit of social media fads by skincare enthusiasts has come to an end. After varying success with each ingredient from retinol, peptides to collagen, there is now another contender that is quickly gaining global traction. Exosome therapy is fast becoming the next major advancement in evidence-based beauty products. Unlike previous trends which provided users with short-term boosts, exosomes enable cells to communicate with one another.
Exosomes are tiny vesicles that serve as a form of communication between cells in your body. You can think of exosomes as text messages sent from one cell to another. These messages provide instructions to skin and hair cells to repair, regenerate and grow.
Exosomes contain proteins and growth factors, as well as other signalling agents that aid in healing. Exosomes, when placed onto the skin, communicate with skin. They do not force change, but they will guide the skin toward self-repair. Simply put, exosomes will tell tired, or damaged, skin to ‘rise and shine’.
-A detailed consultation marks the first step in the treatment process with the dermatologist assessing skin concerns (melasma, acne scarring, ageing signs and general skin rejuvenation goals).
-Next, a custom plan is developed and a topical numbing cream is applied for 40-45 minutes to alleviate any possible pain during the actual procedure.
-An exosome solution will then be drawn into a syringe and injected into specific areas on your face.
-Sometimes micro needling will also be performed along with this treatment to help increase absorption of the exosomes into your skin.
Advanced Korean dermatology clinics and aesthetic clinics have been using exosome-based treatments for skin repair and regeneration since nearly three years ago. However recently the amount of interest from other parts of the world has increased. The use of exosome therapy is no longer just a Korean conversation; other clinics everywhere are now starting to use it as well. Exosomes operate on a cellular level, not just at the top of the skin like other topical components.
Exosome therapy have several specific advantages:
-Collagen and elastin production are stimulated through exosomes for anti-ageing. It decreases fine lines and wrinkles and increases elasticity of the skin.
-Wound healing would be enhanced by the ability of exosomes to speed up the body’s natural repair process. This helps improve scars as well as other types of skin damage.
- Exosomes can improve the overall tone and texture of your skin as well as add moisture to prevent unevenness in your skin.
-Exosomes may be utilized to treat specific conditions like acne scars, hyperpigmentation and rosacea.
-Exosome therapy has also been used to treat hair loss by promoting circulation in the scalp and enhancing the hair growth and thickness through stimulation of the hair follicles.
There may be few side effects reported from undergoing a cosmetic medical procedure. But there is an increased risk when the procedure is performed by someone who is not qualified enough. Infection and complications can come from poor consultation, using non-sterile instruments, not keeping clean, or not following proper aftercare instructions.
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