Polynucleotides
About the Treatment
Regeneration and repair from within. At Dr Sumi London, we use ultrapure Polynucleotides to trigger your body’s own healing mechanisms. This advanced bio-regenerative treatment focuses on cellular repair, skin thickening, and intense hydration, delivering naturally revitalised results.
Unlike traditional fillers, Polynucleotides work at a biological level to improve the quality of your skin or hair follicles, making it a cornerstone of regenerative aesthetics.
WHAT ARE POLYNUCLEOTIDES?
Polynucleotides offer a unique approach to skin rejuvenation, providing a natural, regenerative injectable. Polynucleotides, a new concept in regenerative medicine which, when injected promotes cell turnover, improve skin hydration and elasticity, heal damage caused by UV rays and improve photoaging and acne scarring. Polynucleotides are chains of ultra-purified DNA fractions from fish. The DNA fractions are injected by a trained doctor in to the mid dermis, which initiate’s your body’s own natural fibroblast production which results in a thicker, healthier epidermis (up to 52% in 23 days) and increased collagen production (up to 47% in 23 days). Inflammation is reduced and a more youthful volume and skin hydration is restored. By stimulating tissue repair and growth factors, they encourage restoration and regeneration of your skin and hair from within. Hence there will be a noticeable improvement in skin texture, fewer lines and wrinkles and global enhancement of skin health (acne, rosacea, scarring, pigmentation) resulting in a more youthful and revitalised appearance. It is a versatile treatment suitable for many areas of the body to improve skin health and quality resulting in natural-looking results.
Benefits & Best For
BEST FOR
- Entire face
- Neck - Treat crepey-looking skin and fine lines on the neck.
- Décolletage
- Eyes - Polynucleotides reduce dark under-eye circles and smooth crow's feet,
- fine lines, hollows and puffiness beneath the eyes.
- Abdomen
- Arms
- Knees.
BENEFITS
Due to their restorative action, Polynucleotides can treat a variety of skin concerns, including:
- Boosting collagen production and elastin for an overall rejuvenation
- Produces a healthy glow - by increasing cell turnover, leading to healthy and vibrant skin.
- Improves skin elasticity - leading to improvements in fine and deeper lines and wrinkles)
- Improvements of acne scarring
- Improves Rosacea
- Improves stretch marks
- Targets hair loss by enhancing hair growth
- Minimise dark circles - reduces the pigmentation and discoloration that contribute to the appearance of these dark circles. Impressively, results show that Polynucleotide Eyes improves under-eye brightness in individuals by over 32% in as little as 4 weeks.
- Reduces the look of under-eye hollows
- Skin on forehead: Polynucleotides smooth fine lines, encourage glowing skin and can be used as an alternative to popular antiwrinkle injections.
- Skin on cheeks: Polynucleotides smooth folds and lines, tightening and lifting cheeks and hydrating skin.
- Smokers lines and lines around the mouth/chin: Polynucleotides smooth lines around the mouth without plumping or adding volume.
- Jawline: Polynucleotides help tighten and define jawline.
Common Questions
Am I suitable for a treatment with Polynuleotides?
We always advise that you attend a no obligation consultation, before any treatment can be agreed upon. We will examine your skin and discuss with you, your options for this treatment and where we believe it will be most beneficial to inject, whether this is a full-face rejuvenation treatment or a targeted procedure. We will also check your medical history to ensure that the treatment will be safe for you to undergo. Once this initial consultation is complete and you are happy to proceed, you can book in for your first session
What happens during a treatment using Polynucleotides??
After completing some standard consent forms, you will be made comfortable in one of our treatment rooms. Your skin will be cleansed thoroughly and a topical anaesthetic, applied, for maximum comfort during the treatment. Once this has sufficiently numbed the treatment area, small injections of the Polynucleotides will be made at various points, where we feel that the Polynucleotides will benefit your skin concern. Once the treatment is complete, you can return to your daily activities, adhering to any aftercare advice.
Are there any side effects/ risks with Polynucleotides??
The product is extremely pure and to date, there have been no adverse reactions to the product.
Does the treatment hurt?
Prior to treatment, a topical anaesthetic will be applied to your skin, so as to minimise discomfort. Your comfort is our priority. You feel a stinging sensation on injection.
Is there any downtime following treatment with Polynucleotides?
There is no clinical downtime with this treatment. However, as with any injectable procedure, you might experience some slight bruising, swelling or tenderness at the injection sites, but this should subside within a few days. The Polynucleotide treatment can be performed with either a cannula or a needle. Recovery from needle takes longer than from cannula due to the appearance of blebs on the skin. Recovery from polynucleotide treatment with needle 1-2 days. Recovery from polynucleotide treatment with cannula is typically 12- 24 hours.
How many treatment sessions will I need?
This does depend on your individual skin concerns, however, we will usually recommend 4 treatment sessions, 2-3 weeks apart for optimum results and then a maintenance session once every 6 to 12 months. Results should continue to improve in the months that follow your initial treatment sessions.
How long does Polynucleotide treatment last?
Results typically last 6-9 months. A single top-up session is then recommended to sustain the result.
What should I do after my treatment?
24hrs post treatment: Avoid strenuous exercise/ makeup/sauna/extreme temperatures. 3 days post treatment: Avoid active/prescriptive skincare containing alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids. Always use sun protection.
What if I am allergic to fish?
High purification methods have been used to extract tiny amounts of fish DNA. After going through the specialised clinical filtration and ultra-purification, you can be reassured there is no fish residue present. Even those with an allergy to fish can have polynucleotides with clinical trials reporting no allergic reactions to date.
Who is not suitable for?
Not suitable to have during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you are vegan this treatment is not suitable as it is an animal-derived product.
How do polynucleotides work in the skin or scalp?
When injected, polynucleotides work by:
- Stimulating the body’s natural repair mechanisms and boosting collagen and elastin production.
- Reducing inflammation, making them effective for conditions like acne and rosacea.
- Increasing the skin’s ability to retain moisture for a deeply hydrated complexion.
- Accelerating wound healing and reducing the appearance of stretch marks or acne scarring.
- Restoring and regrowing healthy hair follicles for those experiencing thinning.