We use exosomes which are procured and processed in the United States according to standards and regulations established by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), and the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA). All of the donors are in the United States.

Donor ethics and non-reactive FDA approved serological screening includes:

·     Donor consent prior to collections

·     HBsAG (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen)

·     HBcAb (Hepatitis B core Antibody)

·     HCV (Hepatitis C Antibody)

·     HIV 1/11-Ab (HIV Nucleic Acid Test)

·     HCV NAt (HCV Nucleic Acid Test)

Each package contains as sheet documenting all of the passed tests.

PRP or platelet rich plasma begins with centrifuging the patient’s blood in order to concentrate the growth factors and platelets naturally present in the body. The drawback of using PRP is it does not provide any stem cells or exosomes because as we age our bodies contain less and less stem cells in our blood. In addition to age being a factor, the patient’s health is also very critical to the quality of PRP harvested.

Before PRP was developed, stem cells would come from fat collected during liposuction.  However, that process was painful and more expensive with the patient having to undergo two procedures. Again, the patient’s age and overall health came into play with the quantity and quality of the stem cells available.

At Aydin Plastic Surgery, we use exosomes which are sourced from amniotic mesenchymal stem cells. These exosomes are cryofrozen and packaged in a sterile vial ready for use.

Exosomes are present 6 to 8 months after the final treatment.

No. It is ideal for the patient to stop taking NSAIDS for 72 hours prior to the injection and for 4 days after. NSAIDS will not destroy the injected cells but they can potentially lessen the effects.

Absolutely!

Yes, exosomes do prolong the hair growth cycle. Hair follicles stuck in the telogen phase (resting phase) convert to the anegan phase (growth phase) and prolong the cycle of such.

This is of critical benefit; as with every part of our body, hair follicles age. Different than many cells, however, follicular cells age with each cycle of growth. It typically requires decades, but as follicular cells enter and leave each phase they begin to change. Miniaturization, or the shrinking and growing brittleness of hair strands, initiates. From there, without treatment, hair strands continue shrinking after each telogen phase until growth ceases in the complete.

Many hair care products and treatments help prolong hair growth. Few, though, are as capable as exosomes. The hair growth cycle remains intact longer while hair strands become thicker and healthier.

Patients are advised to:

-Drink a lot of fluid one day prior to the procedure

-Have breakfast the morning of their procedure

-Avoid Aspirin, Naproxen, Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs 3  days prior to the procedure and 3 weeks after the procedure

Exosome therapy may begin promoting natural hair growth in as little as two to three months.  New hair growth can continue over the course of a year, with the most noticeable results usually being seen six months after treatment has been administered. 

Many patients only need a single session. We typically recommend waiting 3 to 6 months after the last treatment to re-evaluate and before potentially performing another treatment of exosome injections if it is necessary.

For hair loss, we utilize 200 plus billion exosomes per vial.  We have found that a 200 billion exosomes product is more than sufficient to regenerate hair growth.

The only restriction is to avoid aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs for 3 weeks following the procedure.  Following the procedure, you may go home and shower. Be aware the treated area may be tender. Many patients return to work or their daily routine the same day.