EXOSOME & GROWTH-FACTOR THERAPY · RECOVERY

Exosome Therapy
in San Diego

Exosome therapy uses topical exosome and growth-factor products as a planned add-on to support skin quality after selected procedures, often paired with microneedling or laser. At SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas, a dermatologist-trained SOM provider reviews the plan.

✓ Dermatologist-led · A dermatologist-trained SOM provider designs every protocol
✓ Supports post-procedure skin care; recovery follows the paired treatment
✓ Dermatologist-led aesthetic center · SOM Method
EXOSOME THERAPY COST GUIDE · SAN DIEGO

How much does exosome therapy cost in San Diego?

Exosome therapy at SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas typically costs about $700–$1,200 per session, confirmed in consultation. The price depends on the product, application, and paired procedure. A dermatologist-trained SOM provider reviews whether an add-on or series fits your plan.

EXOSOME THERAPY · QUICK FACTS
Per session

~$700–$1,200

Best as

ADD-ON OR SERIES

Treatment time

30–45 MIN

Downtime

MINIMAL

Builds over

WEEKS TO MONTHS

Pairs with

MICRONEEDLING, LASER

EXOSOME THERAPY AT A GLANCE
TREATMENT TIME

30–45 minutes

ONSET

Weeks to months

TREATMENT PLAN

Series or add-on

DOWNTIME

Minimal

PAIRS WITH

Microneedling, laser

PROVIDER

Dermatologist-trained provider

ABOUT THE TREATMENT

Regenerative support for healthier skin.

Exosome therapy uses topical exosome products and growth-factor formulations as part of selected skin protocols. When paired with microneedling or laser, the goal is to support skin quality as your provider directs.

It is often considered as an add-on after a selected procedure or as part of a skin-quality plan. Recovery and results depend on the paired treatment, your skin, and the specific product.

WHY CHOOSE SOM FOR EXOSOME THERAPY

✓ Dermatologist-led

A dermatologist-trained SOM provider designs every regenerative protocol using the SOM Method.

✓ Amplifies results

Supports the care plan after selected treatments.

✓ The SOM Method

Dermatologist-trained providers follow the SOM Method.

✓ Minimal downtime

Recovery follows the paired treatment and your individualized aftercare plan.

✓ Quality-first

Improves overall tone, texture, and resilience over time.

AM I A CANDIDATE?

Is exosome therapy right for you?

✓ Good Candidates

• Want to boost results of microneedling or laser

• Dull tone, texture, or early aging

• Slow or sensitive healing

• Prefer regenerative, biology-based care

• Any skin tone

• Maintaining overall skin quality

✗ May Not Be Right For

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Active infection in the area

• Active cancer or immune-affecting condition (ask first)

• Allergy to a protocol component

• Want one dramatic structural change (consider volumizer)

• Unrealistic, overnight expectations

A consultation with a dermatologist-trained SOM provider confirms candidacy and the right regenerative protocol.

COMPARE ALTERNATIVES · DECISION MATRIX

Exosomes vs. other regenerative options.

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Exosome Therapy
PRP Facial
PRF EZ Gel

Source

Lab-made growth factors

Your own blood (PRP)

Your own blood (PRF gel)

Best for

Skin quality + recovery

Tone, texture, glow

Subtle volume + quality

Downtime

Minimal

1–2 days

1–3 days

Used as

Add-on or series

Standalone or add-on

Volume or add-on

Skin tones

All tones

All tones

All tones

Risk

Low

Low (autologous)

Low (autologous)

Cost (SOM)

~$700–$1,200

~$600–$900

~$700–$1,000

Best for

Amplify + recover

Natural glow

Natural volume

SOM recommends

Boost any treatment

Own-plasma glow

Own-blood volume

Dermatologist-led aesthetic care at SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas
THE SOM METHOD · EXOSOME THERAPY

Exosome Therapy guided by dermatologist-led standards and the SOM Method.

Dermatologist-trained SOM providers plan and deliver Exosome Therapy through the SOM Method, with consultation, candidacy review, individualized treatment planning, documentation, and follow-up.

TRANSPARENT PRICING · BY TIER

How much does exosome therapy cost in San Diego?

PER SESSION
~$700 – $1,200

Often paired with a treatment

New patient rate

SOM MEMBER
~$630 – $1,080

10% off retail + priority

Available after first visit

MAINTENANCE
Series or add-on

By protocol

Depends on pairing and series

Final pricing is confirmed in consultation. 0% APR financing through Cherry and CareCredit for qualifying patients.

FROM CONSULTATION TO RESULT

Four steps. One personalized plan.

01
Consultation

A dermatologist-trained SOM provider reviews your skin and goals and designs the protocol and pairing.

02
Prep

Skin is cleansed; the paired treatment (microneedling or laser) is prepared.

03
Application

About 45 to 60 minutes. Exosomes and growth factors are applied during or after the treatment.

04
Recover & Build

Minimal downtime; skin quality improves over the weeks that follow.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Before · During · After

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

How to prepare for exosome therapy

Follow the prep for your paired treatment (microneedling or laser). Avoid blood thinners for 48 hours if needling is involved, avoid sun and self-tanner, and arrive with clean skin.

• Follow prep for the paired treatment

• Avoid blood thinners 48h prior if needling

• Avoid sun and self-tanner before treatment

• Clean skin, no makeup

• Plan a series for best skin quality

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DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT

What happens during exosome therapy

An exosome session takes about 30 to 45 minutes. It is often paired with microneedling or laser to help the exosome serum absorb. the SOM clinical team preps the skin, applies the exosomes, and drives them in. You will feel the paired treatment’s sensation.

• 30–45 minute session

• Often paired with microneedling/laser

• Exosome serum applied

• Driven into prepped skin

• Sensation follows the paired step

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AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

Exosome therapy aftercare

If paired with microneedling, expect mild pinkness for 1 to 2 days. Avoid makeup for 24 hours, avoid sun, and use SPF. Skin quality and glow improve over the following weeks; a short series builds the best result.

• Mild pinkness 1–2 days (if paired)

• No makeup 24h

• Avoid sun, daily SPF

• Glow builds over weeks

• Short series for best result

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SAFETY · AFTERCARE

Is exosome therapy safe, and what to know?

✓ Do

• Follow aftercare for the paired treatment

• Apply sunscreen daily and reapply outdoors

• Keep skin clean and hydrated while healing

• Give skin weeks to show quality gains

• Complete the series for best results

• Call us right away with any unusual symptoms

✗ Don't

• Do not assume all exosome products are equal

• Do not skip telling us your medical history

• Avoid sun and self-tanner around treatment

• Do not pick at needled or treated skin

• Do not expect volumizer-like structural volume

• Do not replace medical review with online advice

EXOSOME THERAPY · FAQ

Exosome therapy questions patients ask

What is exosome therapy for skin?
How are exosomes used at SOM?
How are exosomes different from PRP?
Will I need downtime after an exosome add-on?
What affects the cost of adding exosomes to a treatment?
Are exosome skin treatments FDA-approved?
LOCAL · NORTH COUNTY SAN DIEGO

Exosome Therapy in Encinitas / North County San Diego.

SOM Aesthetics is at 25 E E St, Encinitas, CA 92024, accessible from Del Mar, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, and Rancho Santa Fe. Call (760) 766-7546.