Exosome treatment at MED YU MED Dubai is a regenerative aesthetic therapy for face rejuvenation and hair support. The treatment is selected for patients looking to improve skin quality, support post-procedure recovery, refresh tired-looking skin or strengthen a scalp care protocol for thinning hair.
Exosomes are tiny extracellular vesicles used in aesthetic medicine for cell-to-cell signalling support. In clinical aesthetic protocols, they may help support skin recovery, hydration, texture, elasticity and overall skin quality. For the scalp, exosome therapy may be recommended as part of a hair restoration plan when the goal is to support the scalp environment, improve hair quality and reduce the visible signs of thinning.
At MED YU MED, exosomal therapy is available for the face and hair. Face protocols may be selected for dull skin, fine lines, uneven texture, post-procedure recovery, loss of firmness and early signs of ageing. Hair protocols may be selected for patients with thinning hair, weak hair quality or reduced scalp vitality, after doctor assessment.
The treatment plan is always personalised. Before exosome therapy, the doctor checks skin or scalp condition, medical history, sensitivity, inflammation, recent procedures and the main aesthetic goal. Exosomes may be used as a standalone procedure or as a supportive step in combination protocols, depending on the condition of the skin or scalp.
Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with active infection — checked at consultation.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Active skin infection, inflammation or herpes at the injection site
- Known allergy to the product components
- Bleeding disorders or anticoagulant therapy, after doctor assessment
- Autoimmune or uncontrolled chronic conditions, after doctor assessment
- Tendency to keloid scarring
This list is not exhaustive. Other conditions, medicines and previous treatments may also rule the treatment out or change the plan. Final suitability is determined by a clinician at an in-person assessment.
- Face
- Full face
- Periorbital area, after doctor assessment
- Cheeks
- Forehead
- Areas with fine lines or uneven texture
- Post-procedure recovery areas, after doctor assessment
- Scalp
- Hairline
- Crown area
- Areas with visible hair thinning
Photos from our practice. Results differ from person to person, and the doctor confirms the number of sessions at your consultation.
Exosome therapy in Dubai delivers concentrated cell-signalling messengers into skin or scalp to push tired tissue toward repair. At MED YU MED a licensed doctor injects an exosome preparation — tiny vesicles that carry growth factors, peptides and genetic signals — into the layer where you want renewal. Those signals tell your own cells to build collagen, calm inflammation and, on the scalp, support hair follicles. It is an injectable regenerative treatment, not a filler: nothing adds volume, the work happens at the level of cell behaviour.
People reach for exosomes when skin looks dull and depleted, after laser or microneedling to speed recovery, or for early hair thinning where follicles need a prompt. The treatment runs as a short course rather than a single visit. It is a medical procedure carried out under DHA facility licence No. 6589480, held by MED YU MED on Bluewaters Island. Results vary between individuals, and a consultation confirms whether exosomes suit your concern before the first session.
Read next: how exosome therapy compares with PRP.
Exosomes are messengers. Cells release them naturally to talk to one another — packets carrying growth factors, signalling proteins and RNA that tell neighbouring cells what to do. A skin or hair exosome product concentrates these vesicles from a controlled source, so the injection floods the area with repair signals rather than a single active ingredient.
Once placed in the skin, the exosomes are taken up by local cells and nudge them to act: fibroblasts lay down fresh collagen and elastin, inflammation settles, and circulation improves. On the scalp the same signals reach the follicle, where they can support hair that is thinning rather than long gone. Doctors often pair exosomes with microneedling or a fractional laser, because tiny channels in the skin help the vesicles spread and reach more cells. The product, the dose and whether to combine it are decided at the consultation, not sold as a fixed package.
Exosomes are extracellular vesicles, roughly 30 to 150 nanometres across, that cells use to pass signalling molecules to one another. Preparations used in aesthetics carry growth factors and are applied to the skin straight after microneedling or radiofrequency channels are made, or injected into the dermis. They contain no live cells.
Three regenerative injections at this clinic look similar from the chair and differ in what
actually goes into the skin.
The regulatory gap is the honest reason to think twice. Mesotherapy and PRP use materials
with a long clinical record; exosomes rest on laboratory work and small human studies. A doctor
who recommends exosomes should be able to say why they suit your case better than the two
cheaper options above.
A doctor assesses your skin or scalp, reviews your medical history and goals, and sets how many sessions your concern is likely to need.
The area is cleansed and a topical numbing cream is applied. If microneedling is part of the plan, the doctor prepares the skin for it.
The doctor injects or micro-channels the exosome preparation into the target layer of skin or scalp. A session usually takes 30-45 minutes.
Mild redness settles within a day or two. Avoid sun, heat and harsh products briefly, and follow the doctor's care notes.
Exosomes work gradually, because they rely on your own cells responding to the signals rather than adding anything on the spot. Skin tends to look fresher and more even over 3-6 weeks, and most facial plans run two to three sessions a few weeks apart, with maintenance later in the year. For hair, sessions usually repeat monthly across a short course, with new growth showing over several months. How well it works depends on your age, skin or scalp condition and the cause of the concern. Results vary between individuals, and the doctor reviews progress through the course.
Regulatory status is worth knowing before you book. Exosome preparations for aesthetic use are not approved as a standalone therapy by the FDA, and their status differs between countries. The doctor explains what is known and what is not at consultation.
Downtime is short. Expect mild redness, slight swelling and the odd pinprick mark for a day or two, a little more if microneedling was added. The scalp may feel tender for a few hours. Skip the gym, sauna, swimming and direct sun for a day, and keep skincare gentle. Most people return to work the same or next day.
Regulatory status and risks — read this before booking. No exosome product is approved as a medicine by the FDA or the EMA for any skin or hair indication. On 6 December 2019 the FDA issued a public safety notification after reports of serious adverse events in patients treated with unapproved products marketed as containing exosomes, stating plainly that there are currently no FDA-approved exosome products. Exosome preparations are not standardised: source, concentration and composition differ between manufacturers. Published human evidence is preliminary — the trials are small, short and use different products — so any improvement described on this page is what early studies report, not an established effect. Risks include infection at the injection site, bruising, prolonged swelling, allergic reaction and pigment change, and long-term safety data do not yet exist. At MED YU MED the procedure is performed by a DHA-licensed doctor using preparations obtained through licensed UAE suppliers, and you sign an informed consent that states this status. If you are treating hair loss, ask about treatments with established evidence first: exosomes are not a substitute for them.
When to contact us urgently. Call MED YU MED on +971 52 184 5011 (daily 10:00–22:00) if you develop increasing pain, spreading redness, heat, swelling, fever or discharge at a treated site, at any point in the days or weeks after a session — infection is the risk that matters most here and it does not always appear immediately. Outside our opening hours, go to the nearest emergency department or call 998 for an ambulance — do not wait for the clinic to reopen.
| Protocol | Price |
|---|---|
| Exosomes - face and body | 2100 AED · course x3: 5985 · 4+1: 8400 AED |
| Exosomes - trichology (scalp/hair) | 2100 AED · course x3: 5985 · 4+1: 8400 · 5+1: 10500 AED |
Final protocol and cost are set after consultation and depend on the treatment area, the number of sessions and the plan agreed with your doctor. See the full price list.
At MED YU MED exosome therapy starts from 2100 AED per session. Most skin and hair concerns need a short course, so the doctor prices the full plan at consultation. Face, scalp and combined treatments differ in cost, so you get an exact quote before starting.
Both prompt repair with growth factors, but PRP is concentrated from your own blood, while an exosome product delivers a standardised dose of signalling vesicles without a blood draw. The doctor advises which suits your skin or hair concern, and sometimes the two are combined.
Facial plans usually run two to three sessions a few weeks apart; hair treatment repeats monthly across a short course. The doctor sets your plan at consultation based on your concern. Results vary between individuals.
Exosomes deliver growth-factor signals to the scalp, which can support follicles that are thinning rather than fully lost. It works best as a course and on early thinning. A doctor assesses whether it fits your hair-loss pattern.
A topical numbing cream is applied first, and the injections use fine needles, so most patients feel mild discomfort rather than pain. The scalp can feel tender briefly afterwards. A session takes 30-45 minutes with little downtime.
Exosomes rely on your cells renewing tissue, so the change is gradual — skin looks fresher over 3-6 weeks, and hair changes show over several months. The effect builds across the course, and the doctor reviews your progress. Results vary between individuals.
No exosome product is approved as a medicine by the FDA or the EMA for any skin or hair indication, and on 6 December 2019 the FDA issued a public safety notification after reports of serious adverse events in patients treated with unapproved products marketed as containing exosomes. The preparations are not standardised between manufacturers, and published human trials are small and short, so the evidence is preliminary. Risks include infection at the injection site, bruising, prolonged swelling, allergic reaction and pigment change; long-term safety data do not exist. We use preparations obtained through licensed UAE suppliers, the doctor explains this status, and you consent in writing before treatment.
Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Doctor, 8 years' experience
DHA License No. 35044799-002
Last reviewed July 2026
The information on this page does not replace a medical consultation. Results are individual. Indications and contraindications are determined by a specialist at an in-person appointment.
…Big thank you to doctor Iliyas for his professionalism and expertise in the invasive procedures. I've done bio revitalization many times, lips, 2 times Sculptra, exosomes for hair and face, SMAS lifting. My face is glowing and bright…
Reviews describe individual experiences; results and the number of sessions vary from patient to patient.
