Exploring Hyaluronic acid (HA) skin boosters and Polynucleotide (PN) Injections: Understanding the Differences and Benefits

In the realm of skincare treatments, innovations continue to emerge, offering you a plethora of options to enhance your skin’s health and appearance. This is magical in some ways as we have choice like we never had before, however it can be confusing and difficult to choose which treatment may be best suited to you. This article is intended to outline two popular injectable treatments (Hyaluronic acid skin boosters and polynucleotides) I offer in my clinic. Having a detailed consultation at Damalis Skin Clinic London allows us to gain an understanding of your skin and face goals and tailor your treatment plan to suit your budget, lifestyle and expectations. The consultation ensures you understand what treatments we offer and how each treatment works, allowing you to decide which options are most suitable to you. While both HA and PN aim to rejuvenate the skin and address signs of aging, they differ in their composition, mechanism of action, and specific benefits. Let’s explore the similarities and differences between these two treatments to help you understand which might be best suited for your skincare goals.

Hyaluronic Skin Boosters

What are they made of?

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance produced in the skin and plays a crucial role in maintaining skin hydration and elasticity. Hyaluronic acid skin boosters are injectable treatments, they are injected superficially into skin and contain hyaluronic acid in a gel-like form. These skin boosters can be cross-linked with other substances making them last longer in the skin or they may be uncross-linked meaning a course of treatments may be needed initially. The benefit of uncross-linked HA skin boosters means they can be injected into delicate areas such as the forehead and under-eye region however cross-linked HA Skinboosters should be avoided in these areas. 

How do they work?

Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule and attracts water up to 1000x its weight. When injected into the skin, hyaluronic acid acts as a moisture magnet, attracting water molecules and hydrating the skin from within. This hydration helps plump up the skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture and tone.

Benefits

• Hydration: Hyaluronic skin boosters provide deep hydration to the skin, helping to restore moisture levels and improve skin suppleness.
• Plumping Effect: By replenishing hyaluronic acid levels, these injections can add volume to areas that have lost elasticity, such as the cheeks, under-eye area, and lips. Important to note that the volume added will not change the shape of your face.
• Smoothing Fine Lines: The hydrating effect of hyaluronic acid can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving the skin a more youthful appearance.
• Natural-Looking Results: Hyaluronic acid injections typically produce subtle, natural-looking results, enhancing the skin’s appearance without drastically altering facial features.
• Tailored results: HA skin boosters can be injected to focus on your areas of concern, for example around the mouth to improve the appearance of smokers lines or they can be injected all over the face for general rejuvenation. 

Polynucleotides

What are they made of?

Polynucleotide injections contain polynucleotides derived from sources such as salmon or trout DNA. These polynucleotides are rich in nucleic acids (fragments of DNA) which play a role in cellular repair and regeneration.

How do they work?

When injected into the skin, polynucleotides work to stimulate the skin’s natural repair processes, promoting collagen production and enhancing cellular regeneration. This leads to improved skin texture, increased elasticity, and a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. As we age, the body loses the ability to heal itself effectively and in a timely manner. The cells that are important in the healing process are called fibroblasts and the number of fibroblasts decreases as we age. The rate at which the fibroblasts are able to produce collagen, elastin and other important proteins involved in healing, also slows down as we age. This means we have less fibroblasts and they are working slower. Using polynucleotides therefore helps the processes that already exist in our body (but may not be as active or in full power) to function optimally. PN have also been shown to increase the number of fibroblasts in the skin.

Benefits

• Cellular Regeneration: Polynucleotide injections stimulate the skin’s own repair mechanisms, promoting cellular regeneration and renewal for long-lasting results.
• Collagen Production: By boosting collagen synthesis, these injections help improve skin firmness and elasticity, leading to a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.
• Enhanced Skin Quality: Polynucleotide injections can improve overall skin quality by addressing concerns such as uneven tone, texture irregularities, and dullness.
• Longevity of Results: With regular treatments, the effects of polynucleotide injections can be sustained over time, contributing to ongoing skin health and vitality.
• Reduce inflammation and improvement in pigmentation of the skin.

Key Differences

1. Composition: While hyaluronic skin boosters primarily contain hyaluronic acid, polynucleotide injections contain polynucleotides derived from natural sources.
2. Mechanism of Action: Hyaluronic acid injections focus on hydration and plumpness, while polynucleotide injections target cellular regeneration and collagen production.
3. Specific Benefits: Hyaluronic skin boosters are ideal for addressing hydration and fine lines and wrinkles, while polynucleotide injections are more suited for overall skin rejuvenation and anti-aging effects.

In conclusion, both hyaluronic skin boosters and polynucleotide injections offer unique benefits for improving skin health and appearance. Depending on your specific concerns and skincare goals, one treatment may be more suitable for you than the other. It’s essential to have a consult with Damalis Skin Clinic London so we can determine the most appropriate treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. Whether you’re seeking hydration, volume enhancement, or overall skin rejuvenation, these injectable treatments can help you achieve a radiant and youthful complexion.