Exosome Therapy vs. PRP Therapy: What’s the Difference?

Both of these therapies work by using your skin’s healing process. As these stimulate your skin’s proteins, including collagen and elastin to promote a skin goal.

What is Exosome Therapy?

Exosomes are the extracellular vesicles that play a key role in the cell-to-communication process. As these transport the key proteins, such as collagen which are responsible for skin healing. This is applied topically through a cream or serum, typically after a skin treatment. As a result, it can stimulate the natural healing process of cellular communication.

According to an article on PubMed, exosomes are a promising tool for many skin and hair goals. This includes improving the look of aging through skin regeneration, acne scar and wound healing, and alopecia hair loss.

What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy?

PRP therapy is a type of cosmetic treatment that is given by blood drawn by an individual’s arm. This then goes through a centrifuging process, separating the “platelets” to be used within the process. The concentration is then administered by a syringe and injected into the treatment area.

When done correctly, this then triggers the body’s healing to potentially meet skin goals. As demonstrated by a Pubmed article review, the therapy “Positively impacts skin quality and texture, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.”

What are the Key Differences Between PRP and Exosomes Therapy?

When it comes to both Exosomes and PRP, there are some key similarities. Providing the potential for a wide range of skin and hair benefits. However, depending on the patient, there are some differences in the before, during and afters experienced by these procedures.

See these below:

Growth Factor Concentration

The level of growth factors influences the likelihood of addressing skin goals. This is because it determines the cell’s ability to repair and regenerate.

See these growth factors below:

• Exosomes Therapy: Higher concentration of growth factors (more than 380 different types.)
• PRP Therapy: Fewer growth factors (Around 12,) which can limit how effective the results are.

Type of Application

Though both procedures take advantage of the skin’s natural healing, these are therapy types used with varying purposes. From the potential of enhancing the skin, to reducing side effects.

See the application types below:

• Exosomes Therapy: Often used in combination with other procedures, this can help make the skin recovery process faster. This encourages the skin to have little to no side effects.
• PRP Therapy: Used as a primary treatment with the possibility to alleviate many skin and hair goals. From promoting hair growth processes, to reducing the appearance of scarring on a complexion.

Frequency of Treatment

When it comes to both therapies, the upkeep of these involve similar timelines. Both can prove to be time efficient depending on the patient, treatment type and scope, alongside other factors.

Find the level of therapy frequency:

• Exosomes Therapy: When you first have this therapy, you can expect 3 to 5 sessions at an interval of at least weeks. This is followed by a tailored upkeep plan, often occurring every 3 to 5 months.
• PRP Therapy: Given the nature of this therapy, this involves a lower frequency of every 4-6 week session intervals. Typically after 3 sessions minimum, this is followed by once every 9 to 15 months.

*Please note that the above is a general overview based on emerging research. For more tailored information on how these can meet your skin goals, contact Results Laser Clinic.

The Skin Treatments that Offer Benefits Beyond Safety

While both therapies are currently ongoing research, some studies signal relative patient safety. In an article by Top Doctors UK, exosome therapy is considered safe when done correctly and by a professional. Making it an ideal option for those with existing skin sensitivities. Johns Hopkins Medicine also says, “PRP injections are safe enough to be used either alone, or with procedures.”

Explore the benefits below:

What are The Benefits of Exosome Therapy?

When done right, exosome therapy can demonstrate outstanding benefits. Providing the potential to meet a wide range of skin goals, all by stimulating the skin’s proteins. From reducing the look of fine lines, wrinkles to scarring.

However, some studies signal that results can start to show in just one or two sessions. In a Vogue article, aesthetic surgeon Dr. Khan-Salim notes this. She says, “Patients usually notice improvement to the appearance and texture of skin after about two weeks.”

Given its regenerative properties, exosomes also offer key anti-inflammatory benefits. Making this very promising for sensitive skin likely to be irritated, as well as acne prone skin. Alongside this, it offers a wider flexibility within application.

As noted by a Science Direct article, “Exosomes have demonstrated a wide range of therapeutic and anti-aging advantages.” This is because these mini messengers actively work to stimulate the skin’s healing process.

What is the Advantage to PRP Therapy?

The use of the patient’s own blood means that there’s little to no risk of allergic reactions or rejections. This offers the potential for a smoother treatment process overall. Coupled with this, a PubMed article has found that PRP can significantly advance the wound healing time. This is thanks to its growth factors, triggering cells to contribute to the tissue repair process.

While PRP is an ongoing area of research, this therapy has a proven track record for being highly effective. With many positioning it as a highly effective means of skin, wound and most importantly hair rejuvenation and restoration.

Noted in a PubMed article, “PRP can be used as a new therapeutic option for hair loss.” Making it effective for many conditions causing this, including alopecia. As the growth factors stimulate the hair follicles to grow, by repairing and regenerating .

Choose the Treatment that Aligns with You, When You Choose us

When it comes to skin and hair, we understand that everyone has different demands. From knowing the skin type, tone, texture to other needs. Which is why, we offer both PRP Therapy and Exosome Therapy for skin to potentially meet your goals. At Results Laser Clinic, our team consists of licensed and qualified cosmetic nurses.

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