What are Polynucleotides? – A Guide to the New Skin Injectables

Posted on: August 15, 2023

What are Polynucleotides? – A Guide to the New Skin Injectables

What are Polynucleotides and how can they help me?

You may have heard about Polynucleotides, the skin boosting and regenerative injectables that have been trending in recent months. They’ve started revolutionising the aesthetics and skincare industry and have become an increasingly popular solution amongst patients for treating the signs of ageing and other common skin complaints – for good reason. If you haven’t heard about them yet, don’t worry. We’ll break down exactly what polynucleotides are, what benefits they have, and what makes them unique from other anti-ageing treatments.

What are Polynucleotides made of?

Polynucleotides are a component predominantly derived from salmon DNA, making them natural, compatible and biodegradable. Dr Bob Khanna explains that polynucleotides are “like food or medicine for cells, making them produce collagen and elastin and helping to improve the extracellular matrix” (that’s the structural support layer within our skin that keeps us looking youthful, containing those fibrous elements such as collagen, elastic etc).

Sometimes, Polynucleotides treatments can be referred to as Biostimulators, Biofillers, or Biorevitalisers (depending on the manufacturer and composition), but they all contain the core anti-ageing ingredient; polynucleotides.

Polynucleotides are scientifically proven to:

Stimulate and boost collagen and elastin production
Durably and efficiently repair the skin (and hair) at a cellular level
Hydrate the skin at a cellular level
Improve tissue firmness and elasticity
Have anti-inflammatory properties
Promote cellular renewal

Which basically means they are ideal for:

Lifting and tightening the skin
Improving skin texture and smoothness
Brightening the skin
Increasing volume within the skin
Minimising acne scars
Minimising stretch marks
Minimising/restoring hair loss

But what makes injectable Polynucleotide treatments unique from all the other anti-aging treatments such as dermal fillers? Let’s find out!

Polynucleotides VS Traditional Injectable anti-ageing treatments

Fix not fill

Unlike dermal fillers, which are designed to temporarily plump the skin, Polynucleotides have been scientifically proven to regenerate the skin from inside, at a cellular level, increasing your skin’s hydration levels, collagen production, skin elasticity and more. Some Polynucleotide products are combined with hyaluronic acid (such as Pluryal Densify), for added volume.

See results quicker

Unlike other anti-ageing treatments such as skin boosters that typically take around 3 months to see improvements, improvements in skin quality from polynucleotide treatments can be seen in just a few weeks (or when combined with hyaluronic acid, results can be seen instantly).

They last longer

By far, the most popular solution for the signs of ageing has been anti-wrinkle injections, (commonly known as ‘botox’). Whilst this still maintains status as an effective anti-ageing solution, the average treatment lasts around an average of 3-4 months. Most polynucleotide treatments are designed to last 6-12 months, with the effects also continuing to improve the underlying skin quality long after that.

They go deeper than other treatments

Previously, the most effective injectable for skin rejuvenation we had was known as a “skin booster”. This is a type of dermal filler used to improve the skin’s quality by boosting hydration levels deep within the skin. Our new biostimulators (polynucleotide treatments) go even further, not just increasing hydration levels deep within, but also acting as a skin healer. Polynucleotides compliment the skin’s natural ability to self-repair by interacting directly with the fibroblasts and cells.

Polynucleotide Treatments at DrBK

We offer a range of polynucleotide treatments here at DrBK, known as Biostimulators, all designed to target different concerns.

Our Biostimulator Treatments

• Pluryal ® Silk

Pluryal Silk is a skin densifier composed of polynucleotides, and is designed to treat the delicate areas of the face and body where the skin is particularly fragile or sensitive, including (but not limited to); the under-eyes (for dark circles), around the mouth, hands and chest/décolletage (for loss of elasticity), and also the abdomen (for minimising postpartum stretch marks). This treatment is ideal for those worried about the signs of ageing.

• Pluryal ® Densify

Pluryal Densify is a repair treatment formulated with polynucleotides, hyaluronic acid and mannitol (an antioxidant). It works to repair the texture and condition of the skin whilst also restoring lost volume, and is ideal for treating the regular areas of the face (except for the under eyes). This treatment is ideal for those with skin that’s dull, damaged, showing signs of fatigue or lost volume.

• Pluryal ® Hair Density

Composed of polynucleotides, Hair Density is our latest injectable treatment for hair loss. It nourishes, bio-revitalises the scalp and promotes new hair growth. It’s ideal for those suffering with hair thinning, androgenic alopecia, post-transplantation recovery healing, and telogen effluvium (temporary hair loss).

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