Exosomes represent a crossover between aesthetic and regenerative medicine, encouraging natural healing for cosmetic skin improvement and hair loss management. We are thrilled to bring Purasomes, the science-backed exosome treatment innovation to our patients at BU Aesthetics™ in West Kirby, Merseyside.
We have chosen the Purasomes range because, unlike many other options, they have a high yield of purified exosomes and incorporate potent growth factors proven by extensive research and clinical studies to be safe and effective in stimulating new cell production, reducing inflammation and generally supporting the regeneration and repair of tissue.
Up to 1 hour depending on the size of the area being treated. 3-5 treatments are recommended spaced 4 weeks apart.
Up to 1 hour depending on the size of the area being treated. 3-5 treatments are recommended spaced 4 weeks apart.
Pregnant or breastfeeding. Under 18 years old.
Minimal, transient redness and swelling for 1-4 days depending on the area treated. Will need to avoid wearing make-up but can return to normal activities.
Improves fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, skin laxity, and pigmentation concerns, reduces enlarged pores, uneven skin texture and scarring, and aids hair restoration.
Treatments with SkinPen Precision and Purasomes exosomes start from £350 with course options available.
Not immediate (although noticeable hydration after treatment). Relies on the natural wound healing process for tissue repair with incremental results throughout the treatment programme. Can take 3-6 months for full improvement, lasting 12-24 months. Additional maintenance treatments every 6 months.
If you’re unsure where to start, don’t worry — simply get in touch with BU Aesthetics™ or book a consultation with Caroline. She’ll assess your medical history, discuss your aesthetic goals, and develop a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
The Purasomes products are purified in a laboratory using AMPLEX Plus technology and are derived from ethically harvested, organic, bovine colostrum – the first ‘milk’ produced by the mother after birth which has the richest source of organic growth factors and exosomes, with 250 biologically active elements.
The colostrum is harvested and purified, extracting and isolating only the most potent biologically active exosomes and growth factors, and processed into a dehydrated product within 48 hours to preserve the integrity of its components (ready for rehydration before use).
Humans have a long history of consuming colostrum from cows due to its health benefits, much like drinking cows’ milk (which comes after the colostrum). The process used ensures that calves are never deprived of colostrum, which is key for their growth and development.
Exosomes are tiny (nano) extracellular vesicles naturally released by cells within the body. They are small “sacks” with an outer membrane and a liquid inner. Exosomes play a vital role in intracellular communication by transporting bioactive molecules such as lipids, nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), growth factors, and proteins like cytokines between cells. This exchange of molecules helps the body to regulate various processes, including inflammation, tissue repair, and immune responses to promote healing and rejuvenation.
Purasomes carry 20 billion pure exosomes (and 20 different growth factors) capable of resetting cellular activity and kickstarting regeneration to remodel the skin and improve hair follicle function.
We use the Purasomes range of exosome products at BU Aesthetics™ in Merseyside. Each complex cocktail harnesses the power and combination of purified exosomes and growth factors, plus other key ingredients.
The different bioactive molecules within the products – mostly exosomes, growth factors and cytokines – are derived from the bovine colostrum and collectively referred to as the secretomes (related to being secreted, released, or shed into the source colostrum). The secretomes are the richest source of active elements existing in nature, they do not carry genetic information from the cow, are biocompatible with human skin, anti-inflammatory, and are proven to be the most effective natural bioactive enhancer in skin rejuvenation therapies.
Growth factors are proteins that influence the growth, function and repair of bone, muscle, cartilage, nerves, and connective and skin tissues. Cytokines are anti-inflammatory and work with growth factors to enhance the increased production of cells in damaged tissues.
Each Purasome Complex contains 200mg of 20 different growth factors, 20 billion exosomes, varying concentrations of high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA) for hydration, and other agents for maximum efficacy for their targeted use.
Purasomes NC150+ Skin Nutri Complex is designed to tackle typical signs of ageing and contains 75mg of high and 75mg of low molecular weight HA, polynucleotides, 23 amino acids, 10 vitamins, 6 coenzymes and reducing agents.
Purasomes SGC100+ Skin Glow Complex is designed to treat dull, damaged and hyperpigmented skin and contains 50mg of high and 55mg of low molecular weight HA, enriched with plant-derived seed stem cells from pomegranate, 3 antioxidants, amino acids and peptides.
Purasomes HSC50+ Hair & Scalp Complex is designed to enhance hair and scalp condition and contains 25mg of high and 25mg of low molecular weight HA, 8 vitamins and 7 peptides.
Each Purasomes exosome complex is targeted to achieve different outcomes for skin and hair restoration. Broadly they are used to treat indications including sun damage, lines and wrinkles, dull skin, uneven texture, enlarged pores, crepey or lax, sagging skin, scarring, pigmentation, inflammatory skin conditions including acne and rosacea, and to reduce hair thinning and loss.
Purasomes NC150+ Skin Nutri Complex penetrates deeply to nourish and replenish skin, stimulates fibroblasts (skin cells) to repair and form new tissue by increasing collagen production to improve hydration, skin density, elasticity, and quality to restore a youthful appearance, and promotes angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels to improve circulation and aid skin recovery. It is indicated for mature, dry, sun-damaged, ageing skin that needs repair, improved moisturisation, and protection from harmful free radicals.
Purasomes SGC100+ Skin Glow Complex resets melanin production to decrease pigment formation for a brighter, more even complexion to target dull, damaged and hyperpigmented skin. Helps to create a long-lasting protective barrier and strong antioxidant effect against the sun. It is indicated for improving the complexion, reducing enlarged pores, improving scarring, restoring radiance and luminosity, and decreasing pigmentation and sun damage.
Purasomes HSC50+ Hair & Scalp Complex restores normal hair follicle function for a healthier scalp and thicker, stronger hair for those with thin or damaged hair, designed to stop hair loss in men and women.
Treatment can be used on the face and body, including the neck, chest and scalp, and is suitable for all skin types. Can be used in combination with other regenerative treatments including polynucleotides to further optimise skin improvement results and is especially recommended for hair loss indications following a 4-month treatment protocol combining 4 sessions of Purasomes with 3 sessions of polynucleotides.
The Purasome complex is delivered into the skin by applying the serum during micro-needling with SkinPen Precision so it can reach the deeper skin layers.
This handheld, pen-like device has a single-use cartridge at the tip containing a set of thin needles. These needles create multiple micro-channel injuries, penetrating only into the first couple of millimetres of the skin as the pen is moved over the face or body area. This controlled injury stimulates the body’s natural wound-healing mechanisms to repair and renew the skin tissue, and alongside delivery of the cargo of vital components in the Purasomes exosome complex gets to work on encouraging regeneration.
Following a thorough 30-minute consultation with Independent Nurse Prescriber Caroline, we can determine if you are a suitable candidate for treatment with exosomes using Purasomes products. Caroline will take a full medical history to determine if you have any underlying medical conditions, or known allergies, or are taking any medication that could make you unsuitable or contraindicated for treatment.
Exosome treatment is suitable for men and women of all skin types (colours), so if you are generally in good health, you should be able to have treatment. As the exosomes are derived from the colostrum of cattle, Purasomes may be unsuitable for some vegan patients. It is Halal and Kosher certified.
If you are currently pregnant or breastfeeding or are under 18 years old, you cannot have treatment. Similarly, if you have damaged or broken skin in the area to be treated, or an active bacterial, fungal, or viral infection, this will need to be resolved before treatment.
It is important that you discuss what you hope to achieve from exosome treatment so we can evaluate if it is the right treatment for your concerns. All aspects of treatment, including any risks, will be fully explained during your consultation, allowing you to book your treatment appointment or have some time to go away and think about it. Few treatments are performed on the same day as your consultation appointment.
Everyone’s sensitivity to pain is different and each SkinPen Precision micro-needling treatment varies according to the depth of penetration of the needles and the area being treated. Some areas are more sensitive than others. It is vital that you are comfortable during treatment, therefore, we will apply a topical local anaesthetic or numbing cream to the area 30 minutes before we start to ensure you have a pain-free treatment.
The cartridge at the tip of the device contains very thin needles which move in and out of the skin during treatment. You should only feel a sensation of vibration as this happens due to the speed of the needles.
Treatment is suitable and safe to use on all skin types, including light and dark skin colours, all year round. It can be safely used on the face and body, including the scalp, neck and décolletage or chest area.
The exosome and growth factor complex in Purasomes is highly purified from its original source, does not carry any genetic information, nor pose a risk of transmitting infections across species. It has been proven to be safe and non-toxic.
Downtime is minimal and mostly related to the use of the SkinPen Precision micro-needling device for delivery of the Purasomes complex. You can return to your normal activities immediately afterwards. However, you should expect to appear a little red/pink for a day or two, as if you have a mild sunburn, although skin dryness will improve with an overall feeling of hydration.
During the first 24 hours after treatment, the micro-channels will remain open, and you will be advised to only cleanse with water. It is important not to rub, scratch, exfoliate, or pick your skin, or apply any non-recommended skincare products during the first week after treatment to avoid causing infection, inflammation, or damage including new scarring or pigmentation changes. We also advise you not to wear make-up for 48 hours and avoid exposure to the sun for 48-72 hours, using approved sunscreen as directed.
You may also experience slight swelling of the skin as a natural reaction to the mild trauma, this will resolve quickly. Minor skin peeling may occur as a normal response. Most people find that their skin returns to normal within 24 hours. Full aftercare advice will be given.
Results from exosome treatment will vary by individual and area treated, but you can expect improvements in skin hydration after your first treatment session. More tangible improvements are not immediate because they rely on stimulating the skin to naturally repair itself using the combination of controlled trauma from the micro-needling delivery which stimulates a wound-healing response and the penetration of the Purasomes complex to deliver the cocktail of secretomes and active ingredients to supercharge healing and repair. This will improve during the month between treatment sessions and in the weeks after completion of the programme with smoother, brighter, healthier-looking skin or improvements in hair density.
The Purasomes NC150+ Skin Nutri Complex has been clinically proven by the manufacturers to improve skin thickness by 22%, skin brightness by 34%, hydration by 14%, and elasticity by 23% in four weeks.
The Purasomes SGC100+ Skin Glow Complex has been clinically proven by the manufacturers to reduce the production of new melanin (pigmentation) by 46% and reduce sun-induced oxidative stress in the tissue by 43% to mitigate sun damage.
The Purasomes HSC50+ Hair & Scalp Complex has been clinically proven by the manufacturers to increase the production of IGF-1 by 115% in 24 hours. IGF-1 is a growth factor that helps to maintain the growth phase (anagen) of the hair cycle to prevent hair follicles from entering the transition stage (catagen) before they shed the hair (telogen) to better regulate hair proliferation. The Purasomes complex also significantly increased the expression of miRNA-31, by 500%, known to be vital during the anagen (growth) phase of the hair cycle.
The longevity of results from Purasomes exosome treatment will vary by patient, indication and area treated and depend on your lifestyle and continued ageing. However, results can last on average 12-24 months. We recommend top-up treatments every 6 months to maintain optimal skin health.
If you’re unsure where to start, don’t worry, simply get in touch with BU Aesthetics™ or book a consultation with Caroline. She’ll assess your medical history, discuss your aesthetic goals, and develop a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
