Polynucleotides – Regenerative Skin Treatment

Polynucleotides are injectable regenerative treatments designed to improve skin quality rather than add facial volume or alter facial shape.

They are increasingly used within aesthetic medicine for patients who want to improve the condition, hydration, texture and appearance of their skin while maintaining a completely natural facial structure.

At SR Integrated Health & Wellness Clinic, polynucleotide treatments are selected following consultation and skin assessment, with the product and treatment plan chosen according to the area being treated and your individual concerns.

Polynucleotides are purified fragments of nucleic acids used within injectable products designed to support the skin’s regenerative environment.

Rather than acting like a traditional dermal filler, treatment is intended to work within the skin to support tissue quality and hydration.

This makes polynucleotides particularly useful when the concern is the quality of the skin itself rather than a loss of facial volume.

Depending on the product selected and individual assessment, polynucleotide treatment may help improve the appearance of:

  • Fine lines
  • Crepey skin
  • Dehydrated skin
  • Reduced elasticity
  • Dull or tired-looking skin
  • Uneven skin texture
  • Age-related changes in skin quality
  • Delicate skin around the eyes
  • General facial skin rejuvenation

Treatment may also be considered for other appropriate areas following consultation.

The skin around the eyes is thin and delicate and can show signs of ageing relatively early.

Polynucleotide treatments can be particularly useful for patients concerned about fine lines, crepey texture and poor skin quality around the eye area.

The aim is not to create volume beneath the eyes but to progressively improve the quality and appearance of the skin.

Not every under-eye concern is caused by poor skin quality. Hollows, pigmentation, vascular visibility, fluid retention and anatomical differences can all contribute to the appearance of dark or tired eyes.

Assessment is therefore important before deciding whether polynucleotides are appropriate.

Polynucleotides can also be used more broadly across suitable areas of the face to support overall skin quality.

They may be particularly attractive to patients who want gradual skin improvement without changing their facial proportions.

Treatment can form part of a wider programme alongside professional skincare and other regenerative or energy-based skin treatments where appropriate.

These treatments have very different purposes.

Dermal fillers are primarily used to restore or create volume, provide structural support and alter facial contour where appropriate.

Polynucleotides are primarily used to improve skin quality and do not aim to create the same volumising or contouring effect.

For some patients, both may form part of a treatment plan because they are addressing different aspects of facial ageing.

Polynucleotides and skin boosters are also not interchangeable.

Many skin boosters are primarily designed around improving skin hydration and quality, often using hyaluronic-acid-based formulations.

Polynucleotide products take a different regenerative approach to supporting the skin.

Which treatment is more appropriate depends on your skin, the area being treated and what you are trying to achieve.

Following consultation, the treatment area is cleansed and prepared.

Small amounts of the selected product are carefully injected into predetermined areas of the skin using an appropriate injection technique.

You may see small raised areas or bumps immediately following treatment. These generally settle as the product disperses.

Polynucleotide treatments usually involve relatively little downtime, although injectable treatments can cause temporary effects including:

  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Tenderness
  • Small injection-site bumps
  • Bruising

Swelling can be more noticeable when treating the delicate eye area.

Your practitioner will explain expected recovery and provide appropriate aftercare.

Polynucleotides are generally approached as a course rather than expecting the final result from a single treatment.

The recommended number of sessions and spacing between appointments depend on the product used, treatment area and individual response.

Following your initial course, maintenance treatments may be considered according to your skin and treatment goals.

Polynucleotide treatment is intended to produce progressive improvement rather than an immediate change in facial shape.

Skin quality may gradually improve over the weeks following treatment and throughout a treatment course.

Individual response varies, and no injectable treatment can guarantee a particular result.

Before treatment we will discuss your medical history, medications, allergies, previous aesthetic procedures and treatment goals.

As with any injectable procedure, polynucleotide treatment carries potential risks including swelling, bruising, infection and other treatment-specific complications.

These will be discussed with you as part of the consent process before treatment.

Not all polynucleotide products are identical.

Formulations, concentrations and intended treatment areas can differ, which is why treatment should not be selected simply according to price or because a particular product is currently popular.

We use carefully selected professional products and choose the treatment according to your skin, treatment area and desired outcome.

With polynucleotides, skin boosters, dermal fillers and other injectable treatments available, it can be difficult to know which one you need.

You don’t need to make that decision yourself.

Tell us what concerns you about your skin and what you would like to improve. We can assess your skin and facial anatomy and explain which treatment — if any — is most appropriate for you.