Dra. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa, cirujana plástica en Buenos Aires

Regenerative medicine · Buenos Aires

Exosomes
in Buenos Aires

Nanometric vesicles carrying regeneration signals to the skin's fibroblasts. They work on texture, radiance and firmness progressively; they do not fill or lift structures. The protocol is defined in an individual medical assessment.

Dra. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa Plastic SurgeonM.N. 146.616Full Member, SCPBA

Results vary from patient to patient and cannot be guaranteed. The indication and scope of any procedure are defined only after an individual medical assessment.

The first step is a consultation

Dra. Jenny assesses your skin and designs the Skinretin Xpert protocol best suited to your skin type and goals.

Every treatment begins with a personalised assessment consultation.

The approach

What exosomes are

Nanometric extracellular vesicles (30 to 150 nanometres) produced naturally by cells such as stem cells. Unlike cells themselves, they have no nucleus and cannot divide: they are intercellular messengers carrying functional proteins, mRNA, microRNA and regeneration signals.

Once taken up by dermal fibroblasts, they help activate the genes responsible for producing type I collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, and support the modulation of the inflammatory mechanisms associated with skin ageing. It is a route of biological information distinct from — and complementary to — conventional PRP.

It is worth being honest about expectations: exosomes do not fill or lift structures the way hyaluronic acid or thread lifts do. They work on skin quality — texture, radiance, firmness — and their effect is progressive. The extent and duration of the result vary from patient to patient.

The mechanism

How they work in the skin

Cell signalling

Fibroblasts take up the exosomes and read the information they carry. The vesicles tell the cell to switch on repair programmes that slow down with age.

Extracellular matrix

That signal supports the synthesis of type I and III collagen, elastin and endogenous hyaluronic acid, and helps modulate matrix metalloproteinases — the enzymes that break down the skin's supporting matrix.

Inflammation modulation

They also have an anti-inflammatory effect: they help calm reactive skin and support recovery after procedures such as peels or laser. Hence one of their most valued applications.

The effect is progressive. The number of sessions and the timeline vary from patient to patient and are assessed in consultation.

The protocol

Skinretin Xpert de mesoestetic

The Skinretin Xpert Pack combines stem cell-derived exosomes with microencapsulated retinol, stabilised vitamin C and high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid. No active works alone: the point of the pack is to address skin regeneration through several routes at once.

  • Stem cell-derived exosomes. They activate fibroblasts and stimulate the synthesis of type I and III collagen, elastin and endogenous hyaluronic acid.
  • Microencapsulated retinol. Stimulates cell renewal and epidermal turnover; microencapsulation supports controlled release to minimise the risk of irritation.
  • Stabilised vitamin C + hyaluronic acid. Vitamin C boosts collagen synthesis and acts as an antioxidant; dual molecular weight hyaluronic acid hydrates at depth and on the surface.

There is no single «best component»: the value of the protocol lies in the synergy. Dra. Jenny defines the combination and the application technique according to your anatomy and skin condition during the consultation.

Is it for you?

Who benefits most — and when it is not the option

Particularly indicated for

  • Patients between 35 and 60 with signs of skin ageing who seek regeneration without surgery.
  • Patients in post-procedure recovery (deep chemical peel, fractional laser, facial surgery).
  • Patients with sun-damaged skin or pigmentation.
  • Sensitive or reactive skin that cannot tolerate strong acids or aggressive treatments.
  • Patients wanting to enhance and maintain the results of facial surgery.

Not the right option in

  • Marked laxity, excess skin or advanced sagging: a surgical lift offers a clearly superior result.
  • When the goal is volume or repositioning structures: hyaluronic acid and thread lifts exist for that.
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Active infections or lesions in the area to be treated.
  • Active autoimmune disease or oncological processes without the treating doctor's authorisation, or a known allergy to any component.

The prior assessment consultation exists precisely to review your history and decide honestly whether exosomes are the right option for your case — even when that option is not the treatment on this page.

The procedure

Step by step

  1. Cleansing and skin preparation. Double enzymatic cleansing to remove every trace of sebum, make-up and pollutants. Preparation is key to optimising absorption.
  2. Application of the exosome solution. Applied by superficial mesotherapy or microneedling, depending on the protocol, so it reaches the dermal layers where fibroblasts act.
  3. Post-treatment serum and sun protection. A calming serum and high-SPF sunscreen are applied. Mild redness may occur and usually subsides within 24 to 72 hours. Strict sun protection is indicated for 5–7 days.

A session takes approximately 60 minutes at the practice.

Afterwards

Aftercare and recovery

Recovery is minimal: most patients resume daily life the same day. Mild redness, a sensation of warmth or slight flaking are normal, particularly when applied with microneedling; these tend to subside within 24 to 72 hours. Skin may feel more sensitive to touch and reactive to sun during the first week, so sun protection is essential.

  • Use high-factor sun protection strictly for 5–7 days and reapply through the day.
  • Avoid direct sun, tanning beds, saunas and swimming pools during the first few days.
  • Do not use strong acids, home-use retinoids or exfoliants during the first 48–72 hours.
  • Respect the indicated intervals between sessions: the result builds progressively.

If redness increases, or you have intense pain, signs of infection or any unexpected reaction, contact the practice.

How it combines

Exosomes and the other options

Exosomes do not compete with other treatments: they complement one another, and each one solves a different problem better.

Fillers and threads

They add volume or reposition structures. Exosomes work on the quality of the skin those treatments act upon.

Surgery

With marked laxity, a lift offers a clearly superior result. Exosomes work better as a complement than as a substitute.

Post-procedure

Their anti-inflammatory effect supports recovery after peels, laser or facial surgery.

The assessment consultation exists precisely to decide which combination makes most sense in each case, and in what order.

Dra. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa — Cirujana Plástica Buenos Aires
M.N. 146.616
Titular Member of the SCPBA
◆ My approach

Dra. Jenny Ortega
De La Rosa

Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

I am a plastic surgeon with a practice focused on facial rejuvenation. My practice covers the whole spectrum of the face: from the Deep Plane Facelift and facial surgery (necklift, temporal lift, blepharoplasty, lip lift, rhinoplasty) to non-surgical treatments (hyaluronic acid, thread lifts, PRP and other injectables).

My criterion: a facelift is not a surgery about age, it is a surgery about laxity. That is why my first job is not to operate, but to assess honestly who is a candidate today — and who is not yet. Titular Member of the SCPBA — Buenos Aires Plastic Surgery Society · M.N. 146.616

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Frequently asked questions

About exosome treatment

What exactly are exosomes?

Exosomes are nanometric extracellular vesicles (30–150 nm) produced by stem cells. They act as intercellular messengers that transport proteins, RNA and biological signals instructing recipient cells to activate regeneration processes, collagen production and inflammation reduction. They are considered an advanced therapeutic line within regenerative medicine, with a specific mechanism of action.

What is the difference between exosomes and PRP?

PRP uses growth factors from the patient's own blood, while exosomes are nanometric vesicles loaded with regeneration signals derived from stem cells. Exosomes act on regeneration mechanisms and do not require a blood draw, with an effect whose duration varies from patient to patient. Additionally, the Skinretin Xpert protocol combines exosomes with retinol, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid for a multifactorial action.

How many exosome sessions are needed?

The Skinretin Xpert protocol is generally applied in cycles of 3 to 4 sessions, spaced every 2 to 4 weeks. Results are progressive and consolidate in the weeks following each session. For cases of advanced aging or very damaged skin, a second cycle per year may be indicated. Dr. Jenny personalizes the number of sessions based on the skin condition and each patient's goals.

Who is a candidate for exosome treatment?

Exosome treatment is especially indicated for patients with signs of skin aging, sun-damaged skin, skin following procedures such as peels or laser, pigmentation concerns and melasma, and sensitive or reactive skin. It is also ideal as a post-surgical complement to accelerate recovery from facial surgeries. It has no major contraindications and is well tolerated by almost all skin types.

How are exosomes applied?

The application is performed in the clinic and usually takes about 60 minutes. Depending on the protocol indicated for each skin type, the Skinretin Xpert preparation is applied with microneedling, superficial mesotherapy or enhanced transdermal absorption techniques, so that the exosomes reach the dermal layers where fibroblasts act. The specific technique is defined during the evaluation consultation.

Does exosome treatment hurt?

It is a well-tolerated treatment. When performed with microneedling, mild discomfort may be felt, which is minimized with prior topical anesthesia. In the hours following the session, the skin may show mild redness or a sensation of warmth that resolves on its own. No rest is required and most patients resume their activities on the same day.

When are results noticeable?

Exosomes work on skin quality and their effect is progressive: collagen regeneration and improvement in texture and radiance build over the weeks following each session and consolidate throughout the cycle. It is not an immediate-effect treatment like a filler. The pace and extent of improvement vary from patient to patient and are evaluated during the consultation.

What aftercare is needed after the session?

During the first few days, strict sun protection is recommended (5–7 days), avoiding direct sun exposure, sauna and swimming pools, and suspending strong acids, home-use retinoids and exfoliants for 48–72 hours. Keep the skin clean and hydrated, and postpone makeup for the first few hours if the application was with microneedling. Cycle follow-up is included.

Do exosomes replace thread lifts, hyaluronic acid or surgery?

No — they solve different things and complement each other. Exosomes improve skin quality (texture, firmness, radiance) and support post-procedure recovery, but they do not add volume or lift structures. For volume there is hyaluronic acid; for mild to moderate laxity, thread lifts; and when there is severe laxity or excess skin, surgical lifting offers a clearly superior result. The consultation determines the best combination for each case.

Who cannot have exosome treatment?

It is not indicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in the presence of active infections or lesions in the treatment area, in autoimmune diseases or active oncological processes without authorization from the treating physician, or in cases of known allergy to any component of the preparation. The prior evaluation consultation reviews your medical history and determines whether exosomes are the most suitable option for your case.

Individual assessment and planning

The indication, scope and planning of any procedure are defined only after an individual medical assessment.

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