Exosomes have become one of the most talked-about ingredients in skincare, and the claims around them tend to run hot. You have probably seen them described as miracle molecules or the next big thing in anti-aging. So what is real, what is marketing, and what can they do for your skin?
At Skin Artisans, we have spent more than 30 years separating proven results from passing trends. Founded in 1991 by the board-certified plastic surgeons of Edina Plastic Surgery, we were one of the very first med spas in the Midwest, and that long view shapes how we evaluate anything new. Here is an honest look at exosomes, the in-office treatment we offer, and the at-home line that keeps your results going.
What Are Exosomes?
Exosomes are tiny extracellular vesicles, far smaller than a single cell, that your body uses to send signals between cells. Think of them as molecular messengers. They carry growth factors, proteins, and genetic material from one cell to another, helping coordinate repair, collagen production, and the calming of inflammation.
Your skin relies on this kind of cellular communication constantly, especially when it is healing. As we age, that communication slows, and our skin becomes less efficient at repairing daily damage and rebuilding the collagen that keeps it firm and smooth. The idea behind exosome skincare is to give those signals a boost, supporting your skin’s own regenerative process rather than masking the surface.
BENEV Exosome Therapy: The In-Office Treatment
The in-office option we offer is BENEV Exosome Therapy, available at all three of our locations in Edina, Minnetonka, and Woodbury. It uses a concentrated exosome complex packed with growth factors, peptides, and amino acids, applied to the skin to support repair and renewal at the cellular level.
BENEV is most powerful when paired with a treatment that creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin, which is exactly when your skin is primed to absorb and respond to those signals. It can also be performed on its own as a refreshing, restorative treatment for skin that needs a reset, calming redness and supporting a healthier-looking glow. Your Advanced Practice Esthetician can help you decide which approach fits your skin and your goals.
Here is why the timing matters when BENEV is paired with another treatment. Procedures like microneedling and laser resurfacing work by prompting your skin’s natural wound-healing response, which is what triggers fresh collagen and elastin. During that window, your skin is especially receptive. Applying exosomes at this stage has the potential to amplify those repair signals, which can mean a calmer recovery and a stronger result from the treatment you already chose.
Patients who add BENEV after a resurfacing treatment often notice less redness in the days that follow and a quicker return to looking like themselves. That recovery benefit is one of the main reasons people ask for it.
How Exosomes Pair With Your Favorite Treatments
The most popular way to use BENEV Exosome Therapy is to pair it with the two treatments it complements best.
The first is SkinPen microneedling, the gold-standard microneedling device and the only one with an FDA-cleared protocol. SkinPen creates hundreds of microscopic channels in the skin to stimulate collagen, and applying exosomes during that process can support the healing your skin has already begun. The result patients tend to love is the smoother skin texture and a more even tone, reached with the comfort of a calmer recovery.
The second is laser resurfacing. Our Advanced Practice Estheticians use a range of lasers to smooth texture, soften fine lines, and even out tone, all of which rely on your skin’s repair response. BENEV can give that response a helping hand, which has the potential to ease post-treatment redness and sensitivity while supporting the overall outcome.
If you have read our blog on adding PRP to microneedling and laser treatments, the logic here will feel familiar. Both PRP and exosomes work by supporting your skin during its most receptive moment, when it is actively rebuilding. The difference comes down to how each one delivers those signals, and which one makes the most sense for you is a conversation worth having with your provider. Some patients are drawn to exosomes for their concentrated, consistent formulation, while others prefer PRP because it is drawn from their own blood. There is no single right answer, only the right answer for your skin.
(plated)™ Skin Science: Exosomes You Can Use at Home
In-office treatments are only part of the picture. To keep your skin supported between visits, we offer (plated)™ Skin Science, a topical line built around platelet-derived exosome technology and its proprietary Renewosome™ formulation.
These serums are a smart way to extend your results at home, soothe the skin after a procedure, and maintain a healthy, even appearance over time. Used consistently, they can help your skin look smoother and more refreshed, and they pair beautifully with the in-office work you are already investing in. They are one piece of a larger approach to results that last, which we cover in our guide to building a medical-grade skincare regimen. Your Advanced Practice Esthetician can show you where (plated)™ fits into your routine and how to layer it with the rest of your skincare.
The short version: in-office BENEV gives your skin a concentrated boost, and (plated)™ keeps that momentum going day to day.
Is Exosome Therapy Right for You?
Exosomes can be a wonderful complement to the treatments you already love, and for many patients, they are a welcome standalone reset as well. If you are considering microneedling or laser resurfacing or simply want to support your skin’s natural renewal, BENEV is worth a conversation.
For new aesthetic patients, that conversation usually starts with a complimentary VISIA skin analysis. VISIA uses computerized imaging to look beneath the surface and measure things like sun damage, pigmentation, pores, and the early signs of aging that are not always visible to the eye. It gives your Advanced Practice Esthetician a clear, objective picture of your skin, so any recommendation, including whether exosomes belong in your plan, is grounded in real data rather than guesswork.
There is a reason patients trust us with decisions like these. Skin Artisans has been consecutively recognized as Best Med Spa in Edina, holds a 5-star Google rating with hundreds of glowing reviews, and our Aesthetic Injection Specialists and Advanced Practice Estheticians average more than 10 years of experience. When something new comes along, we put it through that same lens before we ever offer it to you, so you can trust that what we recommend has earned its place.
Book Your Appointment
Curious whether exosomes could enhance your next treatment? Our team would love to help you find out. Book your appointment at the Skin Artisans location nearest you:
Minnetonka: (612) 930-1111
Woodbury: (651) 252-1999
Edina: (952) 767-3163
