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Facial Skin Quality
Applied after microneedling to improve texture, tone, redness and overall skin quality. Frequently chosen for skin that is inflamed, sensitised or recovering from acne.
Category 03 · Boosters
Exosome Therapy in Dubai
Not cells, but the messages cells send each other. Exosomes deliver signalling instructions directly to your skin and scalp — the newest treatment in this category, and the one we describe most carefully.
ASCE+ & Biosome™
Internationally recognised preparations
No Blood Draw
Topical application, not injected
Post-Procedure Recovery
Our strongest indication
3–4 Session Course
Spaced 2–4 weeks apart
In Short
Exosomes are nanoscale vesicles that carry signalling molecules — proteins, peptides and genetic messengers — used by cells to communicate. In aesthetics they are applied to the skin or scalp after microneedling or laser to accelerate repair and improve tissue quality. At Elora Polyclinic in Dubai we use ASCE+ and Biosome by AnteAGE, for facial skin quality, hair thinning and post-procedure recovery. Typically three to four sessions.
- Treatment time
- 45–60 minutes
- Anaesthetic
- Topical
- Protocol
- 3–4 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart
- Downtime
- None to 1 day
- Results last
- 3–6 months
- Delivery
- Microneedling or post-laser
How Elora positions exosome therapy
Exosome therapy is the newest treatment in this category and the evidence base, while promising, is still developing. It is not approved as a standalone medical treatment for hair loss or skin disease, and any clinic presenting it as a cure should be treated with caution. At Elora it is offered as an adjunct — supporting recovery after microneedling or laser, improving skin quality, and supporting hair programmes alongside PRP — rather than as a replacement for established treatments.
Where It Is Used
Treatment Areas
FaceNeckDécolletageHandsBodyScalp
Exosome therapy is used on the face, the neck and the scalp. It is most commonly delivered immediately after microneedling or a laser treatment, when the skin barrier is temporarily open and absorption is at its highest.
Options
Your Exosome Therapy Options
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Scalp and Hair Support
Applied to the scalp to support the environment around weakening follicles, usually alongside PRP rather than instead of it. Supportive, not a hair loss cure.
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Post-Procedure Recovery
Applied immediately after laser or microneedling to shorten redness and downtime and improve the quality of the healing response. This is the application with the clearest practical benefit.
Real Regeneration, Real Transformations
— from real Elora patients
Unretouched before and after photographs published with patient consent. Individual results vary according to skin condition, product and treatment plan.
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Candidacy
Is Exosome Therapy Right for You?
You are likely a good candidate if
- Wanting to improve the quality of the healing response after laser or microneedling
- Dull, inflamed or sensitised skin
- Early hair thinning, as a support alongside PRP
- Post-acne skin needing repair rather than resurfacing
- Wanting a treatment with essentially no downtime
This may not be the right treatment if
- Expecting a standalone cure for hair loss or skin disease
- Completely bald areas with no remaining follicles
- Active skin infection at the treatment site
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Wanting volume or contour change — exosomes do neither
How Exosome Therapy Is Performed, Step by Step
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Assessment and Honest Framing
Your practitioner explains what exosome therapy can reasonably achieve and what it cannot, and whether an established treatment would serve you better.
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Preparation
Skin is cleansed and topical anaesthetic applied where microneedling is part of the session.
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Channel Creation
Microneedling or laser creates controlled micro-channels, temporarily opening the barrier so the preparation can be absorbed.
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Exosome Application
The preparation is applied to the treated surface and massaged in while the channels remain open — timing here matters.
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Post-Treatment Care
Redness settles within hours to a day. Avoid active skincare, makeup and sun exposure for twenty-four to forty-eight hours.
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Course of Three to Four Sessions
Spaced two to four weeks apart, with maintenance based on documented response rather than a fixed schedule.
Compare
Exosomes vs PRP vs Salmon DNA
| Exosomes | PRP | Salmon DNA | |
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| Source | Laboratory-derived | Your own blood | Purified salmon DNA |
| Blood draw needed | No | Yes | No |
| Delivery | Topical after microneedling | Injected | Injected |
| Downtime | None to 1 day | 1–2 days | 1–2 days |
| Hair support | Yes | Yes — well established | Yes |
| Post-procedure recovery | Strongest indication | Good | Good |
| Evidence base | Emerging | Well established | Established |
| Sessions | 3–4 | 3 | 3 |
Benefits
Why Patients Choose This Treatment
Benefits
- Essentially no downtime — often applied within another treatment
- No blood draw and no injection required
- Particularly effective at improving post-laser and post-microneedling recovery
- Supports hair programmes alongside PRP
- Well tolerated on sensitised or inflamed skin
- Combines naturally with treatments you are already having
What to consider
Exosome therapy is an emerging treatment and its evidence base, while promising, is still developing. It is not approved as a standalone treatment for hair loss or skin disease, and Elora offers it as an adjunct rather than a replacement for established treatments. Results vary between individuals, a course of three to four sessions is needed, and the effect lasts three to six months. It does not add volume or change contour. Your practitioner will tell you honestly whether an established treatment would serve you better.
Recovery
Your Treatment Timeline
Day 0
Redness similar to mild sunburn where microneedling was performed. No makeup for the rest of the day.
Days 1–2
Redness settles. Skin may feel tight or slightly dry — barrier repair is underway.
Days 3–7
Improved glow and smoother texture become noticeable. Post-procedure recovery is visibly quicker.
Weeks 2–4
Second session. Improvement is cumulative across the course.
Months 1–2
Clearest visible result for skin quality. Hair response is assessed at three months.
Months 3–6
Effect diminishes gradually. Maintenance considered based on documented response.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are exosomes stem cells?
No, and this distinction matters. Exosomes are vesicles that cells release to communicate with each other — they contain signalling molecules but no cells at all. Marketing frequently blurs this, and any clinic describing exosome therapy as a stem cell treatment is being imprecise.
Do exosomes work for hair loss?
They appear to support the tissue environment around weakening follicles and are used within hair programmes, usually alongside PRP. They will not regrow hair where the follicle is gone, and they are not an approved standalone treatment for hair loss. We describe them as supportive because that is what the evidence currently supports.
How are exosomes applied?
Topically, immediately after microneedling or laser, while the skin barrier is temporarily open and absorption is highest. No injection or blood draw is required, which is part of the appeal.
Exosomes or PRP?
PRP uses your own tissue, has the stronger evidence base and can be used across more areas. Exosomes need no blood draw, have essentially no downtime and are particularly good for post-procedure recovery. Many patients use both, and your practitioner will advise based on your goal.
How many sessions do I need?
Typically three to four, spaced two to four weeks apart, with maintenance based on your documented response rather than a fixed schedule.
Which exosome brands do you use?
ASCE+ and Biosome by AnteAGE — internationally recognised preparations with established quality control. Product quality varies considerably in this category, which is why the brand is worth asking about at any clinic.
Related Treatments
Other Treatments You May Be Considering
Considering Exosome Therapy?
Book a complimentary consultation to find out, honestly, whether exosome therapy is the right addition to your treatment plan at Elora Polyclinic.