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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2026

Effects of Autologous Blood-Derived Extracellular Vesicles on Skin Regeneration and Anti-Aging: A Clinical Study.

Hwansu Kang, Ji-Hwan Kim, Youin Cho, Dam Go, Jihyun Park, Hyung-Gi Kim, Sanghoon Park

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Article in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Hwansu KangAdvanced Regenerative Medicine Center, ID Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Ji-Hwan KimDepartment of Plastic Surgery, ID Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Youin ChoAdvanced Regenerative Medicine Center, ID Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Dam GoAdvanced Regenerative Medicine Center, ID Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Jihyun ParkDepartment of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Hyung-Gi KimAdvanced Regenerative Medicine Center, ID Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Sanghoon ParkDepartment of Plastic Surgery, ID Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8634-1894

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAutologous blood-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) have gained attention as a novel therapeutic approach for skin rejuvenation. This study evaluates their efficacy in improving wrinkles, lifting, hydration, barrier function, tone, radiance, texture, and pore size in human subjects.

aimThis study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a single intradermal injection of autologous blood-derived EVs in improving multiple skin parameters, including wrinkle reduction, skin lifting, hydration, barrier function, tone, radiance, texture, and pore size, over a three-week period.

methodsTwenty-five participants aged 40-59 underwent a single facial injection of autologous blood-derived EVs. Evaluations were conducted before treatment, 5 days post-treatment, and 3 weeks post-treatment using objective skin analysis tools and subjective self-assessment questionnaires.

resultsStatistically significant improvements (p < 0.05) were observed in wrinkle depth, skin lifting, hydration, elasticity, and barrier function at both 5-day and 3-week time points. Skin tone, radiance, texture, and pore size also improved significantly over the study period. Subjective self-assessments corroborated the instrumental findings, with a marked increase in participant-reported satisfaction. No adverse reactions or safety concerns were reported during the study.

conclusionsThis study demonstrates the clinical efficacy and safety of autologous blood-derived EVs in facial rejuvenation, supporting their potential as a non-invasive cosmetic treatment.

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Cosmetic TechniquesExtracellular VesiclesRegenerationRejuvenationSkin AgingAdultElasticityFemaleHumansInjections, IntradermalMaleMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionSkinTreatment Outcomeanti‐agingautologousclinical studydermatologyextracellular vesiclerejuvenationskin

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PMID41472392
PMCPMC12754276

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