Regenerative medicine may be defined as the process of replacing or "regenerating" human cells and tissues in order to return to normal function.

Stem cell therapy involves the collection of a patient’s own fat, blood or bone marrow and using those harvested cells to repair the body. Stem cells can develop into any type of cell that serves a function. When used in regenerative medicine, stem cells are injected into the part of the body that needs to be repaired for eg. stem cells can be used to repair a damaged disc in the spine by growing new disc cartilage

Within stem cells there are small membrane-encased vesicles called exosomes. Exosomes contain a variety of bioactive molecules which deliver potent growth factors, peptides, coenzymes, minerals, amino acids and vitamins. These growth factors expedite healing and tissue regeneration.

Up until now, the only regenerative medicine option in aesthetics was the use of PRP. Platelets contain regenerative growth factors and by isolating platelet rich plasma (PRP) from your own blood, you can benefit from its regenerative power (topically post treatment, or injected to improve skin or facilitate healing).

Extracting exosomes is a highly specialized and technical process, and the best source is fat or bone marrow stem cells and so using your own exosomes isn’t possible for outpatient treatments.

In a medical breakthrough, donor stem-cell derived exosome preparations have become commercially available. Benev is the FIRST company to receive Health Canada approval for their exosome product.

Benev exosomes are derived from fatty tissue stem cells donated by young, healthy women in their 20’s. The donor stem cells used in culture are exhaustively pre-screened to ensure optimal safety and quality using one of the world’s most rigorous screening guidelines. The stem cells are then grown in culture and through a complex process the exosomes within the stem cells are isolated and then encased in a double layer fatty membrane – a man-made exosome delivery system. The concentration of exosomes within these fatty particles is ensured guaranteeing a very high bioactivity.

Because PRP quality is dependent on the donor’s overall health, the effectiveness of PRP may be uneven and decline with advancing age. By using extremely healthy, young stem cell donors, Benev is able to ensure the purity and quality of the product thereby optimizing performance. In other words, you may no longer have the regenerative capacity of a 20-year-old, but you can borrow it!

• Noticeably reduced appearance of age-related pigment

• Firmer skin

• Reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

• Enhanced hydration of the skin

• A more radiant and even-toned complexion

• Faster recovery post procedure and noticeable results sooner

Benev Exosomes are an add-on option for certain aesthetic procedures such as laser and microneedling. It’s an exceptional value as an add-on because it markedly quickens recovery and amplifies results. Cost of exosomes ranges from $300-$400 depending on the procedure with which it is paired.