Your Treatment

You have had a polynucleotide treatment. Polynucleotides are purified DNA fragments that support your skin's natural repair and renewal. They stimulate collagen and elastin, improve hydration and help to strengthen thin, tired or crepey skin. Results build gradually over the coming weeks as your skin regenerates.

What to Expect

• Small raised bumps at the injection points are normal. These usually settle within 24 to 48 hours, but may take a few days under the eyes.

• Your skin may feel tender and look red or slightly swollen. This should settle within 24 to 48 hours.

• You may notice some bruising at the injection sites. This is normal and should fade within 5 to 7 days.

• Swelling may look worse the morning after your treatment, particularly under the eyes.

• Please contact the clinic if you have any concerns.

Post Treatment Aftercare Advice

• Avoid touching, rubbing or massaging the treated area for 24 hours. This reduces the risk of infection and lets the injection points close.

• Do not massage the bumps; they will settle by themselves.

• Avoid applying make-up to the treated area for 12 hours.

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.

• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours after treatment.

• Avoid extreme temperatures (saunas, steam rooms, hot baths, hot yoga, sunbathing and sunbeds) for 48 hours.

• Avoid facials, skin peels, laser treatments and microneedling for 2 weeks.

• Avoid active skincare such as retinol, AHAs and BHAs on the treated area for 48 hours.

• Apply SPF 50 sunscreen daily, and reapply every two hours when outdoors.

• Keep hydrated; drink at least 2 litres of water daily.

• Avoid smoking, as this can slow healing and affect your results.

• If you have had your under eyes treated, sleep with your head slightly raised on the first night to reduce swelling.

• If swelling persists, you may apply a clean, cold compress wrapped in a cloth for a few minutes at a time.

Possible Risks, Complications and Side Effects

• Redness, tenderness and mild swelling around the treated area

• Bumps at the injection points: these usually resolve within 24 to 48 hours, and may take a few days under the eyes

• Bruising at the injection sites

• Infection: this risk is low as we follow strict infection control protocols. If the area becomes increasingly red, hot, painful or swollen a few days after treatment, please contact the clinic immediately.

• Allergic reaction: although rare, contact the clinic or seek medical help urgently if you experience itching, a rash, widespread swelling or difficulty breathing.

• Persistent lumps or nodules, although rare

• Very rarely, product can block a blood vessel. Signs include severe pain, skin blanching (turning pale), mottled or dusky discolouration, or coldness of the skin. Please contact the clinic immediately in this instance.

• Limited or no response to treatment

Follow up Information

• We recommend a course of 3 treatments, 2 to 3 weeks apart, followed by a maintenance treatment every 6 to 12 months.

• Results develop gradually, from about 4 weeks, with the best results 2 to 3 months after completing your course.**

• To achieve the full effect of your treatment, it is important that you attend all recommended sessions.

• Please contact the clinic immediately if you experience any unexpected side effects or have any concerns about your treatment.

  **Factors such as your skin structure, lifestyle, metabolism and age will influence your treatment result, as well as how long it lasts.