Polynucleotides are gaining significant attention for their transformative cellular effects. As injectable treatments become more sophisticated, polynucleotides, derived from DNA extracted from salmon sperm cells, have emerged as a groundbreaking discovery. When injected, polynucleotides initiate two critical changes in skin behavior. First, they act like wound healing agents, prompting the skin to undergo intensive repair, effectively reducing scar tissue (including stretch marks) and minimizing uneven or textured patches.

Secondly, polynucleotides possess anti-inflammatory properties that lead to increased cell renewal, stimulation of collagen production, enhanced elasticity and hydration, and reduced wrinkles. Unlike fillers that remain in place until removed or dissolved, polynucleotides gradually dissipate after providing the skin with regenerative instructions, making them a revolutionary advancement in skincare.

Polynucleotides offer more natural results and significantly lower risks compared to many other injectables on the market. They closely mimic natural processes, providing benefits such as enhanced skin texture, improved skin discoloration, and subtle increases in volume and firmness, particularly under the eyes. With their collagen-boosting, hydrating, and elasticity-enhancing properties, polynucleotides can be considered a super-charged injectable moisture treatment. They are ideal as a preventative measure for younger skin or a restorative treatment for aging skin.

Profhilo is composed of pure hyaluronic acid (HA), a powerful moisturising agent naturally found in the skin, muscles, and joints. Its exceptional ability to attract and retain water molecules—up to 1000 times its weight—makes it highly effective in hydrating the skin from within, resulting in a fresh and radiant appearance.

As we age, our natural production of hyaluronic acid decreases. Profhilo is injected at five specific points on each side of the face, dispersing evenly throughout the skin layers and drawing water along the way. This technique plumps the skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and enhances radiance and dewiness.

The key distinction between polynucleotides and more familiar injectables like Profhilo lies in their composition. Polynucleotides are chains of nucleotides, unlike hyaluronic acid, yet they still effectively stimulate fibroblasts, the main cells responsible for collagen production. Polynucleotides activate specific receptors on fibroblast cells, leading to the production of healthy collagen similar to that of our youth.

While both treatments are highly effective, they are suited for different clients. Polynucleotides are particularly beneficial for mature individuals, as they regenerate sagging and dehydrated skin while thickening the tissues. Additionally, polynucleotide effects tend to last longer than those of Profhilo, with results enduring up to a year after three treatments.

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