Overview & Procedure
What the treatment is and how it's performed
What It Is
Polynucleotides (PNs) are DNA fragments, often from salmon sperm, that act as powerful regenerative molecules. They stimulate cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and improve skin quality through biological healing mechanisms.
Treatment Protocol
Treatment course:
- Initial series: 2-3 treatments
- Interval: 2-4 weeks
- Effect: Gradual over 4-8 weeks
- Duration: 6-9 months
MAINTENANCE:
- Every 4-6 months
- Without maintenance: Effect decreases over 3-6 months
Combinations:
- Often combined with PRP for synergistic effect
- Can be combined with microneedling
- Can be used with other skinboosters
Procedure
- Skin cleansing
- Numbing cream (20-30 min) - optional
- Marking of injection points
- Injection with fine needles into the dermis
- Multiple small injections over the entire area
- Massage for even distribution
Duration
30-45 minutes
Experience & Recovery
Pain level, downtime and healing
Pain Level
Low to moderate. Numbing cream can be used. Many small stings. Minimal discomfort.
Downtime
Minimal downtime:
- Small red dots (hours to 1-2 days)
- Small bumps (1-3 days)
- Small bruises possible (20-30%)
- Slight swelling (1-3 days)
- Social downtime: 0-2 days
- Makeup from the next day
Healing Time
Day 0-1: Small red dots, bumps, redness
Day 2-3: Bumps flatten, redness subsides
Day 4-7: Mostly normalized
Week 2-4: Initial improvements in skin quality
Week 4-8: Gradual improvement, optimal effect
Month 3-6: Sustained effect
Side Effects
Very common:
- Small bumps (1-3 days)
- Redness (hours to 1-2 days)
- Slight swelling
Common (20-30%):
- Small bruises (5-7 days)
- Tenderness
Rare:
- Allergic reaction (especially in fish allergy)
- Granulomas (extremely rare)
- Infection (extremely rare)
Aftercare
First 24 hours:
- Do not touch your face unnecessarily
- No makeup for the first 6-12 hours
- No heat (sauna, steam room)
- No intense exercise
- No massage
Week 1:
- Gentle skin care
- SPF 50+ daily
- Avoid aggressive products (retinol, AHA, BHA)
- No facial treatments
After 1 week:
- Resume normal skin care gradually
- Still high SPF
Expectations & Safety
Who it's for and safety information
Who Is This For
Best for:
- Dehydrated, tired skin
- Inflammatory skin conditions (rosacea, sensitive skin)
- Fine lines and texture issues
- Desire for regeneration and anti-aging
- Realistic expectations
- Willing to commit to a series and maintenance
Who Is This Not For
NOT suitable for:
- NOT for volume loss (use fillers)
- NOT for deep wrinkles (use fillers or laser)
- Pregnancy/breastfeeding
- Allergy to fish products (many PN are from salmon sperm)
- Active skin infection
- Unrealistic expectations
Important Information
REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS:
- Moderate to good effect on skin quality
- Requires series + maintenance
- Best for texture, moisture and anti-inflammatory effect
- NOT volumizing
- Gradual improvement over weeks
Documented effect:
- Anti-inflammatory (reduces skin inflammation)
- Improved skin regeneration
- Increased moisture and elasticity
- Reduction of fine lines
- Better skin texture
Contraindications
Absolute:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Allergy to fish products (if PN is from salmon sperm)
- Active skin infection
- Keloid formation (relative)
Relative:
- Autoimmune diseases (discuss with doctor)
- Blood thinning medications (increased risk of bruising)
- Previous allergic reactions
Warning Signs
Contact the clinic if you experience:
- Increasing redness and swelling after 48 hours
- Signs of infection (warmth, pus)
- Severe pain
- Allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling)
- Harder nodules that do not go away
Individual Variations
Variation in response:
Effect:
- Good response (40-50%): Clear improvement after 4-6 weeks
- Moderate (30-40%): Improvement after 6-8 weeks
- Minimal (10-20%): Subtle effect
Duration:
- Short (4-6 months): 30%
- Average (6-9 months): 50%
- Long (9-12 months): 20%
Factors:
- Skin type and condition
- Age
- Lifestyle (smoking, stress)
- Skin care routines
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule:
- Recommended: Every 4-6 months
- Minimum: Every 6 months
- Without maintenance: Effect decreases over 3-6 months
Tip:
- Combination with PRP often gives better and longer results
- Regular maintenance gives cumulative effect
