Exosome Scalp Treatmentin Gangnam, Seoul
Exosome Scalp Treatment uses ASCE+ (ASCEplus) SRLV “Derma Signal Kit”, an exosome product by ExoCoBio, mixed just before use and applied after MTS (microneedling) opens fine channels in the scalp. Each set has a Vial 1 of lyophilised powder and a Vial 2 of diluent, and the manufacturer labels the product a topical cosmetic for skin texture and condition. It is not a hair-loss medicine. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, we first examine the type of hair loss and the scalp, then decide how it fits with established treatment.
Who it’s for
- You use hair-loss medication and want to add in-clinic scalp care
- Your scalp skin also feels dry or tight
- You are looking for a scalp procedure without a blood draw
SRLV is a cosmetic the manufacturer released for skin improvement, so it cannot be said to treat hair loss or make new hair grow. Active male or female pattern hair loss needs evidence-based oral or topical medication first; this treatment is scalp care added on top of that.
How it works
Exosomes are nanometre-sized vesicles released by cells, carrying signalling molecules such as proteins and RNA. The key ingredient of ASCE+ SRLV (Skin Rejuvenation Lyophilized Vial) is extracellular vesicles from Damask rose callus, which the manufacturer calls “Rose Stem Cell Exosome”; they are separated from cell debris, proteins and culture components with the manufacturer’s ExoSCRT technology, then freeze-dried in Vial 1. Just before treatment the powder is dissolved in the Vial 2 diluent, MTS opens fine channels in the scalp surface, and the solution is applied. The raw-material properties the manufacturer describes concern skin improvement; they do not mean hair changes have been shown in human scalps.
THE MECHANISM, STEP BY STEP
01Vial 1: lyophilised powder
Vial 1 holds the exosome ingredient as freeze-dried powder (20 mg). It is kept as a powder and dissolved only just before treatment, so no pre-mixed solution is used.
02Vial 2: 5 ml diluent
Vial 2 is the 5 ml diluent that dissolves Vial 1; the manufacturer calls it an “activating solution”. One set of Vial 1 and Vial 2 is one session’s amount, and each box holds five sets.
03MTS opens the way
A device with very fine needles makes short channels in the scalp surface before the dissolved solution is applied. It is not injected deep into the scalp with a syringe; needle depth and area depend on scalp thickness and any inflammation.
04An authenticity mark
The Vial 1 label carries the manufacturer’s HiddenTag watermark. Scanning it with the HiddenTag app shows whether the product was officially manufactured and distributed.
Treatment areas
- Hairline
- Where hair has thinned along the front hairline
- Crown
- Where density has dropped at the crown
- Parting and top of the scalp
- Where the parting has widened or the whole top has thinned
What the procedure is like
- 1Magnified scalp examination and medical history to identify the type of hair loss and any inflammation.
- 2Your current hair-loss medication and recent scalp procedures are reviewed and the treatment area is set.
- 3The scalp is cleansed and disinfected, then MTS opens fine channels over the planned area.
- 4SRLV Vial 1 powder is dissolved in the 5 ml Vial 2 diluent and spread evenly over the scalp.
- 5After the scalp settles, you are told when to wash your hair and what to avoid.
Visit length depends on the examination and on the area cleansed, treated with MTS and covered. When booking, tell us your later plans and how much time you have.
Recovery & aftercare
- Redness, stinging and pinpoint bleeding from MTS usually settle within a day or two.
- On the day, avoid rubbing the scalp hard, saunas and strenuous exercise, and follow the instructions you were given on when to wash your hair.
- Put off colouring, perms and other irritating scalp treatments until the redness has gone.
What to expect over time
A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.
Same day
The MTS area may turn red or sting, with pinpoint bleeding. Most people return to daily life straight away.
Days 1–3
Redness and tightness settle. Avoid scratching or rubbing the scalp hard.
Months
Hair grows in long cycles, so change is judged over months against photos taken at the start under the same light and angle.
Review
Whether and how often to repeat depends on the first response and the medication you use alongside; no set number of sessions is recommended in advance.
Sessions & results
No clinical trial of ASCE+ SRLV for hair loss could be found, so no number of sessions can be promised. Evidence for rose-derived exosomes in hair loss is also limited to a case report and small observational studies, and a 2025 systematic review of 11 studies on exosome therapy concluded that small, heterogeneous studies mean well-designed randomised trials are still needed. Photos are compared at set intervals to decide whether to continue.
How it compares
All three add something to the scalp, but what is added and how strong the evidence is differ.
| Comparison | Exosome Scalp Treatment | PRP Hair Treatment | Topical medication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Topical skin cosmetic containing rose-callus exosomes and other ingredients | Platelet-rich plasma concentrated from your blood | Medicines approved for hair loss, such as minoxidil |
| How it goes in | Vials 1 and 2 mixed, applied after MTS | Injected into the scalp | Applied at home every day |
| Blood draw | Not needed | Needed | Not needed |
| Hair-loss evidence | No hair-loss studies of the product itself (rose exosomes: case-report level) | Several randomised trials with varied methods | Approved hair-loss treatment |
Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.
Safety & considerations
Possible reactions
- Temporary redness, warmth or stinging of the scalp
- Pinpoint bleeding, itching or small scabs where MTS was used
- Rarely, contact dermatitis to an ingredient (itching, rash)
When to take extra care
- Inflammation, infection or wounds on the scalp to be treated
- Allergy to rose or other plant ingredients, or to cosmetics
- A tendency to keloids, a bleeding disorder or anticoagulant use
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding or a recent scalp procedure
ASCE+ SRLV is a skin cosmetic, not a medicine, and does not guarantee any hair-loss result. Contact the clinic if redness, pain or oozing keeps getting worse, and do not stop prescribed hair-loss medication on your own.
Your care at QD Clinic
Diagnosis first
The type of hair loss and any scalp inflammation are checked first. Shedding from another cause — childbirth, thyroid, low iron — is treated at its source.
We show you the product
Before treatment we check Vials 1 and 2 and the HiddenTag with you, and explain that it is a skin cosmetic, how it is applied with MTS and the reactions to expect.
Tracked with photos
Scalp photos are taken under the same light and angle as at the start, so the decision to continue is objective.
Frequently asked questions
An exosome product, the “Derma Signal Kit”, made by ExoCoBio in South Korea and labelled as a topical cosmetic. One set (one session) is a Vial 1 of 20 mg lyophilised powder and a Vial 2 of 5 ml diluent, with five sets per box. It is not a medicine approved to treat hair loss.
The “SR” in SRLV stands for Skin Rejuvenation; the manufacturer made it for skin texture and condition. The scalp is skin too, so it is applied after MTS, but it is not the product the manufacturer makes separately for scalp and hair (HRLV). No study has looked at hair changes after using SRLV on the scalp, so we describe it as scalp skin care.
So the exosome ingredient can be kept as a freeze-dried powder and dissolved only just before treatment. One set — Vial 1 powder dissolved in 5 ml of Vial 2 diluent — is one session’s amount, and leftover solution is not kept for a later session. Once dissolved, it is spread over the scalp where MTS has opened fine channels, not injected deep into the scalp with a syringe.
The key ingredient, “Rose Stem Cell Exosome”, comes from rose callus (a cluster of cells grown from plant tissue), not from human stem cells. However, the manufacturer’s Korean product page also lists human adipose cell conditioned media extract and several skin-active ingredients, so we check the full ingredient list on the box with you. Tell us in advance if you have any ingredient allergy.
The side of Vial 1 carries the manufacturer’s HiddenTag authenticity watermark. Scanning it with the HiddenTag smartphone app shows the official production and distribution record. If you would like to check it, ask before treatment.
Usually yes, and you keep taking your medication. Applying minoxidil straight onto a scalp just treated with MTS can increase irritation, so we tell you separately when to apply it before and after treatment. Do not stop prescribed hair-loss medication on your own; whether and how often to repeat is decided from your first response and the medication you use alongside.
We first check whether assessment and any necessary follow-up fit your stay. Share your arrival, departure and important event dates before booking. For this treatment, the expected course is as follows. No clinical trial of ASCE+ SRLV for hair loss could be found, so no number of sessions can be promised. Evidence for rose-derived exosomes in hair loss is also limited to a case report and small observational studies, and a 2025 systematic review of 11 studies on exosome therapy concluded that small, heterogeneous studies mean well-designed randomised trials are still needed. Photos are compared at set intervals to decide whether to continue. On the day, avoid rubbing the scalp hard, saunas and strenuous exercise, and follow the instructions you were given on when to wash your hair. Put off colouring, perms and other irritating scalp treatments until the redness has gone. Examination may lead to postponement or additional visits. Confirm contact arrangements after returning home and when in-person medical care may be needed. What the doctor checks first for this treatment: “What is in an ASCE+ SRLV set (Vial 1 powder, Vial 2 diluent), its “topical cosmetic” labelling and how it is applied after MTS”.
For international patients
Consultation in English / 中文 / 日本語 · WhatsApp · WeChat · KakaoTalk · a 4-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon / Nonhyeon Station (hours in KST).
How many days should I stay?
Surgery and course-based treatments need a check-up. We tell you before you book whether that means staying longer or coming back another time.
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