Polynucleotides

Natural Skin Rejuvenation at Whitworth Dental Care

Polynucleotides are an innovative injectable treatment designed to improve skin quality, support natural skin repair and encourage a fresher, healthier-looking complexion.

At Whitworth Dental Care, we understand that looking and feeling your best can make a real difference to your confidence. Polynucleotide treatment offers a subtle approach to skin rejuvenation, helping to improve the appearance of fine lines, skin texture and elasticity without changing your natural facial features.

 

What Are Polynucleotides?

Polynucleotides are purified DNA fragments, usually derived from salmon or trout, which are used to support the skin's natural regenerative processes.

Unlike dermal fillers, which are designed to add volume and definition, polynucleotides focus on improving the overall quality and condition of the skin.

As we age, our skin gradually loses collagen, elasticity and moisture, which can lead to fine lines, dullness and changes in texture. Polynucleotides are thought to encourage tissue repair and support the processes involved in maintaining healthy-looking skin.

The aim is to achieve gradual, natural-looking improvements rather than an immediate or dramatic change in appearance.

How Do Polynucleotides Work?

When carefully injected into the skin, polynucleotides are thought to encourage several processes involved in skin rejuvenation:

• Collagen and Elastin Support: Polynucleotides may stimulate fibroblasts, the cells involved in producing collagen and elastin, helping to improve skin firmness and elasticity over time.
• Skin Repair and Renewal: The treatment is designed to support the skin's natural repair processes, helping to improve the appearance of damaged or ageing skin.
• Improved Hydration: Polynucleotides may help the skin retain moisture, contributing to a smoother, more hydrated appearance.
• Skin Quality: By supporting the skin's regenerative processes, treatment may help improve uneven texture, fine lines and overall skin condition.
  Research into polynucleotides is continuing, and individual results can vary.

What Are the Benefits of Polynucleotide Treatment?

Polynucleotides can be used in several areas, particularly where the skin has become thinner, less elastic or shows early signs of ageing.

Common treatment areas include the under-eyes, face and neck.

Potential benefits include:

• Under-Eye Rejuvenation: May help improve the appearance of fine lines and delicate, crepey skin beneath the eyes, creating a smoother, more refreshed look.
• Fine Lines and Wrinkles: May soften the appearance of early lines by improving skin texture and elasticity.
• Skin Texture and Scarring: May help improve uneven skin texture and the appearance of certain superficial scars, including some acne scarring.
• Hydration and Radiance: May improve skin hydration and contribute to a fresher, healthier-looking complexion.
• Skin Firmness: May support improved elasticity, helping skin appear smoother and firmer over time.

Because the treatment works gradually, the improvements are generally subtle and designed to complement your natural appearance.

What Can I Expect from Treatment?

Polynucleotide treatment involves a series of small injections into the areas of skin being treated.

A course of 2 to 3 sessions, usually spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart, is commonly recommended, although the number of treatments required will depend on your individual skin concerns and the product used.

Following treatment, you may experience some temporary redness, mild swelling, tenderness, bruising or small raised bumps at the injection sites. These effects usually settle within a few days.

As the treatment relies on the skin's natural response, results develop gradually over the following weeks. Improvements in skin texture, hydration and overall appearance may become more noticeable as the course progresses.

The effects are not permanent, and maintenance treatments may be recommended approximately every 6 to 12 months, depending on your response.

Is Polynucleotide Treatment Suitable for Everyone?

Although polynucleotide treatment is generally well tolerated, it is not suitable for everyone.

As many polynucleotide products are derived from fish, treatment is unsuitable for patients with allergies to fish-derived ingredients. Fish-derived products may also be unsuitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Treatment is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or where there is an active infection in the area being treated. Certain medical conditions and medications may also require additional consideration.

Polynucleotides are intended to improve skin quality rather than replace lost facial volume. Where more significant volume loss is a concern, alternative facial aesthetic treatments may be more appropriate.

A consultation is important to assess your suitability, discuss the potential benefits and risks, and determine the most appropriate treatment for you.

Polynucleotide Treatment at Whitworth Dental Care

If you would like to improve the appearance of your skin and achieve subtle, natural-looking rejuvenation, polynucleotide treatment may be an option worth considering.

At Whitworth Dental Care, we are committed to helping our patients feel comfortable, confident and informed about their treatment choices.

To find out more about polynucleotides or to arrange a consultation, please contact our friendly team on 01706 353355.

Book a consultation now by calling us on 01706 353355.