Polynucleotide Treatment

Dermal fillers are usually made from a synthetic version of hyaluronic acid and act as 'implants' in the skin to volumise, hydrate and improve skin folds, wrinkles etc. Whilst dermal fillers can be amazing for some skin concerns there are occasions when a dermal filler is not the right choice and polynucleotides are more appropriate. For example, many people seek tear trough treatment for a tired, hollow undereye area but they may not be suitable for dermal filler. This may be because the hollowness is not deep enough, or the skin is too thin, they have dark circles or they have some undereye puffiness. So for these individuals who are not suitable for tear trough treatment, polynucleotide treatment may be much more appropriate. Another example would be someone who had some skin laxity (loose skin) but does not require volumisation - polynucleotide treatment would help to firm and restore the skin without the addition of unnecessary volume.

Absolutely! In fact, we often recommend it for best results. We often pair polynucleotide treatment with dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, RadioFrequency Microneedling or Profhilo as we find that combination treatments yield the best results.

For best results we recommend 2 treatments initially (2-4 weeks apart) with a top-up session around every 9-12 months to maintain the results. Unlike dermal fillers which offer instant results, polynucleotide treatment requires some patience, with best results seen 2-3 months following treatment.

Polynucleotide treatment is a fairly quick and straight forward procedure. After a full consultation to assess your suitability for treatment you will be fully informed about the procedure, the downtime and expected outcome. On the day of treatment your skin will be prepared and fully cleansed, the areas for treatment will be identified and a few small injections will be performed. Usually a cannula (a flexible, blunt needle) will be used which cuts down on the number of injections and reduces the trauma to the skin. The procedure will be uncomfortable but any discomfort is short-lived.

Immediately afterwards your skin will be a little red and is likely to look bumpy and a bit swollen. The swelling normally lasts around 3-5 days and you may also experience some bruising so it is best to avoid this treatment if you have any important events coming up. You can resume your normal activities straight away but it usually advised to keep the area clean and avoid strenuous exercise, swimming, sunbeds etc until the area is healed.