Polynucleotides are a trending aesthetics treatment at the moment. But are they more than just over-hyped, and how do they compare to other aesthetics treatments?
Polynucleotide aesthetics treatments have gained significant popularity in recent years due to their remarkable ability to rejuvenate and enhance the skin. These innovative treatments involve the use of polynucleotides, which are molecules that play a crucial role in cell regeneration and repair. By harnessing the power of polynucleotides, aesthetic procedures can effectively stimulate collagen production, improve skin elasticity, and promote overall skin health.
Yet hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler treatments still make up 27% of non-surgical aesthetics treatments in England, that is second only to wrinkle relaxing botulinum toxin injections. Like polynucleotide treatments, HA dermal filler is purposed to rejuvenate and repair the skin. This blog takes a deep dive into polynucleotides to determine if they live up to their hype, and how this treatment compares to the more established dermal filler option.
Tl;dr
Polynucleotides are a promising aesthetics treatment.
There are instances where PNs would be a better choice than dermal filler.
HA are still a better choice for contouring and volumising.
The two treatments should be used together in some instances to benefit fully.
Book your free Serenbo Aesthetics consultation to create your treatment plan.
What are Polynucleotides and how are they used in aesthetics treatments?
Polynucleotides, PNs, are organic molecules - biopolymers made up of a chain of sugar and phosphate groups. DNA and RNA are the most common examples of polynucleotides. In aesthetics treatments specially purified and derived polynucleotides are created, typically from salmon or trout gonads, and put into an injectable gel.
One of the key benefits of polynucleotide aesthetics treatments is their versatility. These treatments can be used to address a wide range of skin concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and uneven skin tone. Whether it's to achieve a more youthful appearance or to target specific skin issues, polynucleotide treatments offer a tailored approach to meet individual needs. Their application was recently discussed in the Serenbo Aesthetics blog: Navigating Under Eye Aesthetics.
What makes polynucleotides a promising aesthetics treatment is that it not only treats visible effects, but actively stimulates regeneration. The short-term and long-term benefits of PN for the skin include immediate hydration, biostimulation and antioxidation. This means that with PNs, first the skin benefits from instant hydration thanks to its organic makeup. Second free radicals, such as from sunlight, stress, lifestyle or environment have a decreased impact on ageing your skin. Thirdly, your skin's fibroblasts are stimulated to produce more collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The regenerative properties of PNs make them a promising treatment option for wound repair and inflammatory conditions such as rosacea.
All in all polynucleotide aesthetic treatments are popular with practitioners and patients alike. The treatment has high level of biocompatibility and adverse effects are uncommon. This makes it an ideal treatment for almost any client.
How do Polynucleotides Measure up Against Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler Treatments?
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) dermal filler have long been favoured by aesthetics nurses such as myself because they have a range of applications, they are extremely safe when administered by a medical professional, and they offer immediate and natural results. What's more dermal fillers are usually long-lasting and have minimal recovery time. HA dermal fillers are used for a range of aesthetics treatments including reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and facial folds, as well as creating structure, volume and framework to facial features.
Compared to HA dermal fillers, PNs are suggested to have stronger bio reactivating properties and are effective bio reactivating primers. This makes PNs the favourable choice for skin conditioning prior to treatments such as surgery, microneedling, lasers and radiofrequency. PNs also tend to be a better choice when it comes to skin elasticity and texture treatments, such as addressing skin quality, hydration, texture, pore size or scarring. Another consideration is that although dermal fillers are considered safe treatments when administered by a medical professional, they are not risk free. Some individuals can have allergy to HA and the injection of the filler can cause a reaction such as bruising and swelling. There are potentially fewer complications with PNs. But something worth considering is that since PNs are derived from fish, allergies or dietary preferences can prevent this treatment choice.
What's more, polynucleotides do not have the volumising qualities of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. When rejuvenating a face, volumising can be a critical component. Another consideration is that HA fillers offer instant and controllable results in one treatment sitting. PNs treatments typically involve an initial course of three to four sessions spaced 14-21 days apart. This can incur higher costs and a higher commitment of time.
The synergy between the two treatment options is clear when looking at their combined skin hydration effects. HAs provide an immediate hydration boost and PNs offer long-term regeneration. By combining both, you can benefit from the volumising effects of dermal filler, and the skin rejuvenation effects from PNs.
Should I choose Dermal Filler or Polynucleotides or both?
Your aesthetics treatment plan is highly personal and you should book your free no obligation consultation to find out what treatment would be best for you. Only an in-person consultation with a discussion about your lifestyle, medical history and desired outcomes can determine the best treatment option. That said there are a couple rules of thumbs that help you understand your options.
Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler might be best for you when: You have deep folds, facial contouring is desired (e.g. lip filler), you have a fish allergy or dietary preference, you want volume in your face and skin, you want immediate results from one treatment.
Polynucleotides might be best for you when: Your main goal is to improve skin laxity and hydration, you have an allergy to HA, collegen banking and skin regeneration stimulation is your goal, to treat inflammatory skin problems, skin priming before surgery or other treatment.
A combination of both treatments might be best for you when: You want a combined effect of skin hydration and volume, to treat signs of ageing and prevent future ageing.
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