Is exosome therapy done with exosomes?

Exosomes are small membrane-bound particles released by cells. In aesthetic settings, a product marketed for exosome therapy may be applied to the skin or used with a procedure that creates tiny openings in the surface. The product may be described by its source, processing method and accompanying ingredients, so the label matters.

The word exosome does not by itself tell you whether a product is suitable, sterile, authorised for a particular use or intended for injection. Ask to see the product name, packaging and instructions, and clarify whether the plan is topical application or another method.

Ask the provider what [Exosomes](/materials/exosomes/) are in the product, where they came from, how they were processed, how they will be applied and how the product is stored. Disclose allergies, active skin disease, infection, recent procedures and medicines that affect healing. Do not use an opened or unlabelled product on broken skin.

After treatment, seek advice for spreading redness, increasing warmth, swelling, pus, worsening pain, fever, blisters or an unexpected rash. Urgent care is needed for facial swelling with breathing difficulty, fainting or eye symptoms. Keep the treatment area clean and follow the provider's aftercare while arranging assessment.

Ask whether the treatment is topical or injected, what evidence supports that specific product and use, and who manufactured it. Discuss possible irritation, infection precautions, alternatives, aftercare and what symptoms should prompt a review.