What Are Polynucleotides And Why Should They Be On Your Radar?

Polynucleotides have been grabbing headlines this year, but if you’ve only just stumbled across this new form of aesthetic treatment, what do you need to know? 

Let’s start with the basics…

What are polynucleotides? 

In simple terms, polynucleotides are a biostimulator that is injected into the skin. Unlike dermal fillers though, the purpose of these injections is to stimulate your skin to produce more collagen and elastin. 

These are both substances that the body loses and produces less of as we age. Therefore, encouraging your skin to naturally boost its own production of both helps bring back your glow and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

As an interesting bonus, this biostimulator is formulated using DNA extracted from fish sperm, most commonly trout or salmon. It’s a detail that has sparked a few amusing headlines this year, but the science behind it is both well established and impressive.

Where can you have a polynucleotides treatment?

In theory you can have a polynucleotides treatment in Brighton anywhere on your body, but many people are finding that they give good results on the skin under the eyes. This is because unlike some other injectables, polynucleotides don’t remain in your skin. 

Instead, they stimulate your own cells’ regenerative cycle and once they’ve done their job they naturally disappear. 

How are polynucleotides different from Profhilo?

Profhilo is also an injectable skin treatment which can deliver great results. However, while polynucleotides encourage your own body to produce more collagen and elastin, Profhilo works by directly injecting hyaluronic acid into the skin. 

This improves the firmness of your skin as well as providing a way of counteracting skin laxity. Profhilo can be a useful treatment for many people, but it can’t be injected into delicate areas, such as under the eyes. 

Profhilo is most commonly used on certain areas of the face, the neck, decolletage, hands, arms and even knees to tighten the skin. 

By contrast, polynucleotides are most commonly used in the under eye area, around the mouth, in the cheeks and the neck.