TL;DR
Clinical scar treatment creates the conditions for skin remodelling. The actual rebuilding — collagen synthesis, barrier repair, pigmentation correction — happens at home, in the days and weeks between sessions. Most treatment approaches have two layers: the clinic and standard skincare. The missing middle is an amplifier layer formulated specifically for what the skin is doing during active recovery. Without it, results from each session can plateau rather than compound.
The session creates the signal. What happens after determines how much holds.
Most people think of scar treatment as something that happens at the clinic. The procedure is the treatment. Everything after is just waiting.
But that's not how skin remodelling works.
Clinical modalities — lasers, microneedling, subcision — create the conditions for change. They signal the skin to rebuild, produce collagen, and remodel damaged tissue. But the actual rebuilding happens over the following weeks, at home, without any clinical equipment involved. The skin does the work. What it has access to during that recovery window directly affects how much of each session translates into visible improvement.
This is true whether you're going through the Aglow ScarAway™ Program or recovering from any other clinical procedure. The recovery window is where results are either built on — or reset.
Why the recovery window matters more than most people realise
In the days and weeks following a clinical procedure, the skin is simultaneously managing three active processes: collagen remodelling, barrier repair, and post-inflammatory pigmentation risk.
These processes don't pause. They run regardless of what's applied to the skin. But the inputs the skin has access to during this window affect the quality of the output.
Skin that is well-supported during active recovery remodels more completely, repairs its barrier more fully, and arrives at the next clinical session in a stronger state. The session can build further rather than partly recovering ground that was lost in between.
This compounding effect is why the same number of clinical sessions can produce meaningfully different outcomes depending on how the recovery window between them is managed.
The three-tier model — and why most routines are missing a layer
Most scar treatment approaches operate on two tiers: the clinical session and standard daily skincare. What's usually missing is the middle.
Tier 1 — Clinical treatment
The ScarAway™ Program. Two clinical modalities per session, paired with JuveCell™. This is the tier that creates the change the skin cannot produce on its own — working at a depth and intensity no topical product replicates. The clinical session is irreplaceable. Nothing in home care substitutes for what happens here.
Tier 2 — The amplifier (9HAᵈ eXO³)
The middle layer. A dual-serum system calibrated to the skin's 24-hour circadian recovery rhythm — 9HAᵈ for daytime reconditioning and defence, eXO³ for overnight repair when the skin's regenerative activity peaks. This tier sits explicitly between clinical treatment and standard skincare. It doesn't replace what the doctor does in the clinic. It extends the productive window of each clinical session, so the recovery between visits is active rather than neutral.
Also suitable as standalone daily support for post-procedure, sensitive, or barrier-compromised skin outside of a clinical programme.
Tier 3 — Standard skincare
Cleanser, toner, moisturiser, sunscreen. Essential regardless of treatment phase. This tier maintains the surface, provides basic hydration, and protects against UV exposure. It is not formulated for active recovery — that's not a criticism, it's simply not what standard skincare is designed to do.
Clinical note: The amplifier sits between clinic and home care. Each tier does something the others cannot.
Day defends. Night repairs. Recovery compounds.
9HAᵈ eXO³ is built around the skin's circadian recovery rhythm — the 24-hour biological clock that governs when the skin defends and when it repairs.
9HAᵈ (AM — Day Recondition) reinforces barrier strength and multi-depth hydration during the daytime defend phase. 1% 9-Carbon Hyaluronic Acid penetrates multiple epidermal layers rather than remaining on the surface. 7-Dehydrocholesterol — a Vitamin D3 precursor — strengthens barrier function and supports the skin's natural defences. Vitamin B Complex modulates inflammation and supports barrier repair throughout the day.
eXO³ (PM — Night Repair) supports the overnight repair phase through three plant-derived Exosome Nanovesicles — from Portulaca, Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum), and Panax Ginseng — working across five recovery pathways simultaneously: cell proliferation, pro-collagen synthesis, free radical neutralisation, melanin reduction, and inflammatory modulation. Applied when the skin is most permeable and its own repair mechanisms are most active.
Together, the two serums support the full 24-hour cycle — each doing the job the skin is already trying to do at that moment.
Who is 9HAᵈ eXO³ for?
Primary: Patients currently in the Aglow ScarAway™ Program who want to maximise the result of each clinical session and support the skin's recovery between visits.
Secondary: Anyone whose skin is in active recovery — post-procedure from any clinical treatment, post-inflammation, sensitive, or barrier-compromised. The 24-hour recovery system works for skin in recovery in any context, not only scar treatment.
Not for: Short-term cosmetic change. 9HAᵈ eXO³ is formulated for cumulative recovery results visible over weeks to months of consistent use.
FAQ
Do I still need my regular moisturiser if I'm using 9HAᵈ eXO³? Yes. 9HAᵈ eXO³ sits between toner and moisturiser in your routine — it's a serum system, not a replacement for moisturiser. Apply 9HAᵈ after toning in the morning, then moisturiser, then sunscreen. Apply eXO³ after toning in the evening, then moisturiser.
Can I use 9HAᵈ eXO³ if I'm not doing the ScarAway™ Program? Yes. It was built as the official home-care for the ScarAway™ Program, but it works as standalone daily support for any skin in active recovery — post-procedure, sensitive, or barrier-compromised.
How long before I see results? The system is formulated for cumulative recovery — barrier improvement is typically noticeable within the first two weeks of consistent use. Deeper structural changes develop over two to three months of daily morning and evening use.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin? Yes. Both serums are suitable for all skin types including sensitive. Fragrance-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, silicone-free, alcohol-free, mineral oil-free.
Where can I get 9HAᵈ eXO³? Available at all Aglow Clinic locations and at draglow.com.
This article is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Results from skincare products vary depending on individual skin conditions and consistency of use. For personalised advice, consult a qualified medical professional.