Medically reviewed by Parag Desai, MD, MBA | Medical Director, Buffalo Aesthetics
If you’re researching exosome treatment in Buffalo, NY, you likely have questions about what exosomes are, how they’re thought to work, and what’s actually in the serum used during treatment. Below, we answer the most common questions about exosome skin treatment at Buffalo Aesthetics, a Buffalo med spa offering exosome facials and exosome microneedling as part of a broader approach to exosome skin rejuvenation.
What Are Exosomes?
Exosomes are tiny extracellular particles naturally released by cells. They carry proteins, lipids and genetic material that allow cells to communicate with one another. Because of this signaling role, exosomes are being actively researched in aesthetic medicine, dermatology and regenerative medicine.
How Are Exosomes Thought to Work?
Think of exosomes as tiny packages that cells use to send messages to other cells. These packages can carry proteins, lipids and genetic material that provide signals to nearby cells.
In aesthetics, researchers are studying whether these cellular messages may help support the skin’s natural repair and renewal processes. Exosomes don’t become new cells themselves—they act more like messengers delivering instructions.
Simple analogy: If your cells are workers, exosomes are like text messages between the workers, helping them communicate about what needs attention.
What Is in the Exosome Serum Used at Buffalo Aesthetics?
Buffalo Aesthetics uses Exoceuticals EXO H-Serum Plus. Its listed ingredients include human adipose stromal cell exosomes, GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1), multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, aloe, allantoin, vitamin E and botanical extracts.
These ingredients are incorporated into a professional topical formulation designed to complement advanced aesthetic skin-care treatments, including exosome microneedling and Morpheus8/RF microneedling.
Where Do Exosomes Come From?
Exosomes can be produced by many different types of cells. Exosomes being investigated for medical and aesthetic applications may come from human adipose (fat) stromal cells, bone-marrow cells, umbilical-cord cells, platelets and other cell sources. Researchers are also studying extracellular vesicles derived from milk and plants.
Why Does the Source of Exosomes Matter?
An exosome’s contents are influenced by the cell that produced it and the conditions under which it was produced. Exosomes from different sources can therefore contain different proteins, lipids and nucleic acids and may have different biological properties. Manufacturing, purification, characterization, sterility, storage and quality control are also important when evaluating an exosome product.
The exosomes listed in EXO H-Serum Plus are derived from human adipose stromal cells.
Are Exosomes the Same as Stem Cells?
No. Exosomes are not living cells and cannot reproduce. Some exosomes are produced by stem or stromal cells, but the exosomes themselves are not stem cells and are not stem-cell therapy.
Where Else Are Exosomes Being Studied in Medicine?
Exosomes and other extracellular vesicles are being investigated in a wide range of fields, including wound and tissue repair, inflammatory conditions, drug delivery, cancer research, pulmonary disease and regenerative medicine. Some investigational products have progressed into human clinical trials, but the field remains developing.
Are Exosome Products FDA-Approved?
There are currently no FDA-approved exosome products. Exosome technology remains an emerging field, and research into its safety, effectiveness and potential medical applications continues.
Information provided for educational purposes. Exosome products should not be represented as FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Individual experiences with aesthetic treatments may vary.
