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Stem cell therapy in Dubai uses mesenchymal stem cells, usually obtained from a small sample of your own fat, to support the repair of skin, hair follicles, joints and intimate tissues. At Bioscience Institute every treatment starts in our own GMP cell laboratory: Bioscience Clinic and cell factory in Dubai Healthcare City, with the cryobank in San Marino.
Looking for stem cell therapy near you in the UAE or the Gulf? This guide covers the treatments available, how a consultation works, how stem cell therapy is regulated in the UAE and what drives the cost. For every protocol in one place, see our stem cell and exosome treatments; for the cell-free option, exosome therapy.
What is stem cell therapy?
Stem cell therapy is a regenerative treatment that brings living repair cells to tissue whose own repair capacity has slowed down. The cells used in aesthetic and regenerative medicine are mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs): multipotent cells that can become cartilage, bone, tendon, fat and other connective tissue cells.
MSCs act in two ways. They can replace aged or damaged cells, and they release growth factors, cytokines and exosomes that calm inflammation, support new small blood vessels and push resident cells to produce collagen and elastin. This is why mesenchymal stem cell therapy is used for skin ageing, thinning hair, worn cartilage and intimate health alike.
Where the stem cells come from
Adipose tissue is the richest practical source of MSCs. About 20 cc of fat, collected in a short outpatient procedure with local anaesthesia, is enough for our laboratory to isolate the cells and multiply them. Because the cells are your own (autologous), the risk of an immune reaction is minimal. MSCs can also be obtained from umbilical cord tissue.
Expanded stem cells and SVF: what is the difference?
The stromal vascular fraction (SVF) is a mixture of cells separated from fat in the same session; it contains only a small share of stem cells, so results vary. Expanded MSCs are isolated and multiplied in a clean room over two to four weeks, giving a pure, counted and tested cell population: from 20 cc of fat our laboratory can obtain more than 100 million MSCs.
Which stem cell treatments are available?
Our stem cell protocols cover seven areas: aesthetic medicine, hair, joints, men's sexual health, women's intimate and reproductive health, longevity, and cell banking. Each one is planned after a medical assessment, and your specialist will tell you which options suit your case and suggest the right clinic for you.
| Area | Protocol | Cells used | When first changes are usually seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin rejuvenation | LIPOSKILL | Your own adipose-derived MSCs | About 2 to 3 weeks, improving over months |
| Face reshaping, scars, body | LIPOSKILL PLUS | Your own fat enriched with MSCs | Gradually, as the graft settles |
| Hair loss | HAIRSKILL | Your own adipose-derived MSCs | Less shedding in 1 to 2 months, thicker hair from month 3 |
| Joints and cartilage | ORTHOSKILL | Your own adipose-derived MSCs | 3 to 4 weeks; deeper changes after 6 to 8 weeks |
| Erectile dysfunction | ANDROSKILL | Your own adipose-derived MSCs | About 1 month; 2 to 3 months in some men |
| Intimate health | GYNSKILL | Your own adipose-derived MSCs | About 10 to 15 days |
| Early menopause | OVOSKILL | Your own adipose-derived MSCs | Assessed at around 3 months |
| Longevity | AGESKILL (anti-ageing IV) | Your own expanded MSCs, by infusion | A few weeks |
Timelines vary with genetics, age, health and lifestyle.
Aesthetic medicine: skin, face and body
LIPOSKILL uses your own adipose-derived stem cells to rebuild collagen and elastin in the face, neck, neckline and hands, so texture and fine lines improve rather than being filled. LIPOSKILL PLUS combines fat with stem cells to restore volume, reshape the face and reduce scars and stretch marks. Read more on stem cell skin rejuvenation, LIPOSKILL, face reshaping, scars and stretch marks and keloid treatment in Dubai.
Fat enriched with expanded MSCs keeps its volume better than fat alone: the basis of stem cells in body shaping and natural breast augmentation without implants.
Hair loss
HAIRSKILL injects your own expanded stem cells into the scalp to slow follicle miniaturisation and reactivate weakened follicles. It suits androgenetic alopecia in men and women, diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium, as long as the follicles are still alive: stem cells do not create new follicles on completely bald skin. See stem cell hair treatment and stem cell hair treatment in Dubai.
Joints, cartilage and tendons
ORTHOSKILL is our protocol for mild to moderate degeneration of cartilage and bone in the knee, hip, shoulder, ankle and other joints, and for tendon and muscle injuries. MSCs can turn into cartilage, bone and tendon cells and reduce joint inflammation, so stem cell injections can spare repeated cortisone injections and, in suitable cases, postpone a prosthesis. Read stem cell therapy for knees, osteoarticular regeneration and regenerative orthopedics.
Men's sexual health
ANDROSKILL places expanded adipose stem cells in the corpora cavernosa to support nerve and blood vessel repair in erectile dysfunction, an approach also studied in men with diabetes or after prostate surgery. Penile girth enhancement uses your own fat enriched with expanded MSCs, which survives better than fat alone. See erectile dysfunction treatment, exosomes for erectile dysfunction and stem cell penis enlargement.
Women's intimate and reproductive health
GYNSKILL treats vaginal dryness, loss of elasticity, postmenopausal atrophy and urinary incontinence by bringing new cells and growth factors into the intimate tissues. OVOSKILL uses adipose stem cells to support ovarian function in early menopause and premature ovarian failure. Read vulvo-vaginal rejuvenation, GYNSKILL, early menopause treatment and premature ovarian failure.
Longevity and anti-ageing IV therapy
AGESKILL, our anti-ageing IV therapy, gives your own expanded MSCs by intravenous infusion to counter chronic low-grade inflammation and the decline of regenerative capacity that comes with age. It belongs to the programmes of our longevity clinic in Dubai, alongside molecular ageing tests. Details are on the anti-aging IV therapy page.
Other regenerative uses
Our laboratory also prepares cells for rarer conditions such as empty nose syndrome after turbinate surgery and xerostomia (chronic dry mouth).
Stem cell banking
Cells you do not use can be cryopreserved for later treatments. LIPOSKILL SAVE stores the mesenchymal stem cells from your fat, and at birth parents can store cord blood and cord tissue in our San Marino cryobank. See stem cell storage, adipose stem cell banking and stem cell banking.
Exosome treatments: the cell-free option
Exosomes are tiny vesicles, 30 to 150 nanometres across, that mesenchymal stem cells release to carry proteins, lipids and microRNA to other cells. Exosome therapy uses these messengers without the cells themselves, so it needs no fat harvest and no wait for cell expansion.
Our exosome protocols are EXOSKIN for the face, EXOHAIR for hair, EXOJOINTS for joints, EXOMALE and EXOFEMALE for sexual and intimate health, EXOAGEING for ageing and EXOSPORT for sports recovery. Start with exosome therapy, then read exosomes for face and skin, exosomes for hair loss and exosome therapy for knees and joints.
Not sure which approach fits? Compare exosomes vs stem cells, exosomes vs PRP and stem cells vs PRP. For home care, see the XOLINE line (XSKIN, XHAIR) on exosome cosmetics.
Our laboratory: GMP cell processing since 2007
Bioscience Institute has operated GMP-certified laboratories since 2007, with sites in San Marino, Rome, Dubai and Boston. For stem cell therapy our facilities are the Bioscience Clinic and cell factory in Dubai Healthcare City, and the cryobank in San Marino. The Dubai centre opened in 2014 as the group's regenerative medicine clinic in the Middle East, with a biobank, a cell factory and the clinic in one place.
Biopsies, sample collection, cell extraction, expansion and treatment are carried out in the laboratories and clinic in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). The facilities are licensed and inspected by the UAE Ministry of Health and DHCC, which also inspected our San Marino laboratories before issuing the licences.
- Quality controls on every batch: sterility, endotoxins, mycoplasma and cell phenotype are tested before cells are released for treatment.
- Standards: GMP and GLP, with clean rooms built to ISO 14644 and ISO 14698.
- Cryopreservation: cells are stored in the vapour phase of liquid nitrogen for long-term use.
- Medical review: our medical content is reviewed by the Bioscience Institute Scientific Board.
Owning the whole chain, from fat sample to cryobank, means one team answers for every step, and leftover vials can be stored for future sessions.
How does a stem cell consultation work?
A consultation is a medical assessment: a specialist reviews your history, your goals and any tests, then tells you whether stem cells, exosomes or another option fits your case. The usual path has six steps.
- Your request. You tell us what you are looking for; our specialists review it and reply.
- Medical assessment. History, examination and, where needed, imaging for joints or a scalp assessment for hair.
- Treatment plan. The protocol, timeline, follow-up and what the price includes, in writing.
- Fat harvest. For autologous protocols, about 20 cc of fat in a short outpatient procedure.
- Cell processing. Isolation, expansion and quality control, two to four weeks depending on the protocol.
- Treatment and follow-up. Injection into the target tissue or intravenous infusion, then check-ups.
There is no fixed number of sessions: usually a single treatment may be sufficient, and more can be planned depending on your response.
Who is a good candidate for stem cell treatment?
Good candidates have tissue that is weakened but still alive: follicles that are thinning rather than gone, cartilage that is worn rather than destroyed, skin that has lost collagen. Starting early matters, because stem cells regenerate what is still there.
Biological age matters as much as age on paper: obesity, smoking, alcohol and drugs lower the quality of the cells and the response. Stem cell treatment does not replace surgery for a destroyed joint, and it does not grow hair on fully bald areas.
Is stem cell therapy safe?
Stem cell therapy with your own cells has a low risk of immune reactions, because autologous mesenchymal stem cells are not rejected by the body. The usual effects are those of any injection or small fat harvest, such as temporary swelling, tenderness or bruising at the treated sites.
Safety depends above all on how the cells are processed: GMP production, batch testing before release and medical follow-up.
Is stem cell therapy legal in the UAE?
Yes. Stem cell therapy is legal in the UAE in licensed facilities. In Dubai, DHA standard ST-68 for stem cell services, in force since 28 February 2026, sets how licensed facilities work: licensing, an accredited GMP laboratory, registered products, written consent and follow-up. Same-day autologous procedures such as microfat, mechanically processed SVF, PRP and bone marrow concentrate are routine care.
Federal Decree-Law 38/2024 treats stem cell therapy as an advanced medical treatment across the country, and Abu Dhabi has its own regulator, the Department of Health. What each rule means for patients, and how to check a licence: is stem cell therapy legal in the UAE?
How much does stem cell therapy cost in Dubai?
The cost of stem cell therapy in Dubai depends on the type of cells, whether they are expanded in a laboratory, the number of cells and sessions, the area treated and the follow-up included. Because every plan is personal, we give a written quote after the medical assessment rather than a fixed price list.
- Cell source and processing: a same-day preparation and cells expanded and tested over weeks involve very different laboratory work.
- Dose and sessions: a knee, a scalp or a full face need different amounts of cells.
- Tests, imaging and storage: before and after treatment, and cryopreservation of leftover cells.
The prices we publish are those of cord blood and cord tissue banking in San Marino: a EUR 200 enrolment fee, EUR 2,000 to freeze cord blood or EUR 2,400 for cord blood and tissue, and EUR 50 a year from the second year. See stem cell therapy cost in Dubai for market ranges and how to compare quotes, and cord blood banking cost for the full price list.
How do you choose a stem cell clinic in Dubai?
Choose a stem cell clinic that shows its licence, tells you exactly which cells you will receive and where they are processed, and puts the plan and price in writing. Five checks cover most of the risk:
- A valid Dubai Health Authority or Dubai Healthcare City licence, verifiable in the official registers.
- A GMP-certified laboratory, named.
- A clear description of the cells: yours or a donor's, same-day or expanded, and how many.
- A written plan with sessions, follow-up and what the price includes.
- Measured language: be wary of promised results and of one treatment offered for every disease.
The full checklist, with the questions to ask at the consultation, is in how to choose a stem cell clinic in Dubai.
FAQ
Is stem cell therapy available in Dubai?
Yes. Licensed facilities in Dubai offer autologous stem cell procedures, and same-day treatments with your own fat, bone marrow or blood are routine care. Which treatment suits you depends on your condition and the doctor's assessment: our specialists review your request and suggest the right treatment and clinic for you.
Is stem cell therapy legal in the UAE?
Yes, in licensed facilities and within the rules of each emirate. In Dubai, DHA standard ST-68 (in force since 28 February 2026) sets how licensed facilities provide stem cell services, from the GMP laboratory to consent and follow-up.
How much does stem cell therapy cost in Dubai?
The cost depends on the cell source, laboratory expansion, cell count, number of sessions, treated area and follow-up. We give a written quote after the medical assessment.
What is mesenchymal stem cell therapy?
It is a treatment with mesenchymal stem cells, multipotent cells that repair connective tissue and release growth factors and exosomes, used for skin, hair, joints and sexual health.
Where do the stem cells come from?
Most protocols use your own cells, isolated from about 20 cc of fat collected in a short outpatient procedure. Mesenchymal stem cells can also come from umbilical cord tissue.
How long does stem cell treatment take?
The fat harvest and the injection are short outpatient procedures. Between them, the laboratory needs two to four weeks to isolate, expand and test the cells.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no fixed number. Usually a single treatment may be sufficient, and further sessions can be planned depending on the condition and your response.
Are stem cell injections painful?
The fat harvest is done with local anaesthesia and the injections are well tolerated; temporary swelling or tenderness is usual.
What is the difference between stem cells, exosomes and PRP?
Stem cells are living cells that repair tissue; exosomes are the cell-free messengers they release; PRP is a concentrate of your own platelets and growth factors.
Can I store my stem cells for future treatments?
Yes. Vials not used in your treatment can be cryopreserved, and parents can store cord blood and cord tissue at birth in our San Marino cryobank.
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