The Potential Role of Exosomes in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: A Review of Current Literature.

ABSTRACT: Despite an increasing surge of exosome use throughout the aesthetic arena, a paucity of published exosome-based literature exists. Exosomes are membrane-bound extracellular vesicles derived from various cell types, exerting effects via intercellular communication and regulation of several signaling pathways. The purpose of this review was to summarize published articles elucidating mechanisms and potential applications, report available products and clinical techniques, and prompt further investigation of this emerging treatment within the plastic surgery community.

Methods

A literature review was performed using PubMed with keywords exosomes, secretomes, extracellular vesicles, plastic surgery, skin rejuvenation, scar revision, hair growth, body contouring, and breast augmentation.

SUBMITTER: Ku YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10259637 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature