Client background and why Exosome was included
The client presented at Flourish Skin and Laser Clinic with a general request for support after a planned microneedling course, looking to address texture unevenness, residual post-inflammatory pigmentation from older breakouts, and a feeling that recovery from previous microneedling elsewhere had been slower than expected. Nothing about the presentation suggested disease or an active skin condition that required medical treatment. It was a skin-quality concern, handled as one.
Exosomes are microscopic extracellular vesicles that carry signalling molecules from their source cells. At Flourish they are used as a topical serum, applied to the skin immediately after microneedling while the treatment channels are still open. This approach is designed to support recovery and may complement the base procedure. It is not a standalone regenerative promise, and it is not an injection.
The treatment plan
The Registered Nurse mapped a course of [CLINIC TO CONFIRM: number] paired sessions spaced [CLINIC TO CONFIRM: interval, typically 2–4 weeks] apart. Each session combined the base procedure with a topical exosome serum applied during and immediately after the device pass. A review point was built in partway through the course to decide whether to continue, pause, or adjust. Topical anaesthetic was offered before the microneedling component. Broad-spectrum SPF 50+ was written into the home-care plan from day one, and consent was reconfirmed in writing before each photograph.
The treatment course
Week 0 began with a full skin assessment (Fitzpatrick type, medical history, topicals, recent sun exposure, and any photosensitising medications reviewed) and a standardised photograph under fixed studio conditions. Each session followed the same sequence: cleanse, numb, microneedling pass, topical exosome serum layered on the fresh microchannels, debrief. Pinpoint bleeding and 24 to 72 hours of erythema were the expected immediate endpoints. The topical serum itself did not add separate downtime. Between sessions the routine was deliberately simple: gentle cleanser, a supportive moisturiser, strict SPF 50+, and no active exfoliants on treated skin for several days. The client’s texture and tone changed gradually across the scheduled photographs. Clients in a similar paired plan may see changes in the appearance of texture and evenness across a 3 to 4 session course. Individual results vary.
Maintenance and ongoing care
Skin quality builds over time. Day-to-day inputs matter. UV exposure, sleep, hormonal shifts, and topical routine all influence how the results present over time. For this client, ongoing care is daily broad-spectrum SPF 50+, a targeted topical regimen agreed at consultation, and a review at [CLINIC TO CONFIRM: cadence] to assess whether further in-clinic sessions are appropriate. The exosome topical is not positioned as a long-term solution on its own. It is one element of a paired protocol designed to support the base microneedling procedure.
What this means for people considering Exosome support
Exosomes at Flourish are used as a topical serum applied after microneedling, designed to support recovery and may complement the base procedure. They are not injected at this clinic. They are not presented as a treatment for any medical condition, and their regulatory status as a cosmetic ingredient continues to evolve. Suitability depends on skin type, the underlying concern, current medications, and whether the base procedure itself is appropriate. Recent sun exposure, active skin infection, pregnancy and breastfeeding, a history of keloid scarring, and recent isotretinoin use are all reasons to defer or rule treatment out. The photos on this page show one client, one paired treatment plan, delivered by Registered Nurses under controlled conditions. Your skin and response will be different.
Important information about this case study
Individual results vary. The images on this page show one client’s response to a specific treatment plan delivered at Flourish Skin and Laser Clinic. Your skin, concern, and response to treatment will be different.
Treatment performed: Exosome topical serum, applied to the skin immediately after microneedling, designed to support recovery and may complement the base procedure. Exosomes are microscopic signalling vesicles delivered as a topical, not as an injection.
Clinician: Registered Nurse, Flourish Skin and Laser Clinic ([CLINIC TO CONFIRM: Sunnybank or Toowong]).
Common side effects disclosed at consultation include: redness and swelling for 24 to 72 hours, pinpoint bleeding and micro-crusting from the base microneedling procedure, temporary sensitivity, dryness or tightness for several days, and post-inflammatory pigmentation (more common in darker skin types). A full risk profile is reviewed with you in person before any treatment begins.
Suitability for Exosome topical therapy is determined during a clinical consultation. This case study is not a recommendation, diagnosis, or clinical guarantee. It is a factual record of one client’s paired treatment course, published with their written consent.
Device / product regulatory status: The exosome serum used at Flourish is applied topically, not injected. There is no TGA approval or ARTG listing for exosome products as injectable cosmetic therapeutics in Australia, and no such claim is made on this page. The base microneedling device is [CLINIC TO CONFIRM: device name, sponsor, and ARTG listing number]. Treatment is performed by Registered Nurses at Flourish Skin and Laser Clinic.
Photo conditions: Both photographs on this page were taken under matched lighting, distance, angle, and device. No filters, beauty smoothing, or retouching have been applied. Original files retained on record.
Consent and withdrawal: This case study is published with the client’s specific written consent for use on the Flourish Skin and Laser Clinic website only. The client may request removal at any time by contacting enquiry@fskinandlaser.com.
Book a consultation at Sunnybank or Toowong to discuss whether an Exosome topical paired with microneedling is appropriate for your skin.
Sunnybank and Toowong (Exosome topical available at both locations).