Salmon DNA treatment is the injection into the skin of polynucleotide molecules obtained from salmon and purified. These molecules are intended to support the skin's repair processes and its capacity to retain moisture. It can also be applied together with hyaluronic acid. It is not used to add volume like a filler, but to improve skin quality.
What are polynucleotides?
Polynucleotides are molecules formed by nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA, linked together in a chain. Those used in aesthetic treatments are derived from salmon and undergo purification processes. The expected effect is support for the repair and renewal processes in the tissue and an increase in the skin's capacity to retain moisture.
When is it preferred?
- Fine lines and superficial wrinkles due to ageing
- Skin that has lost its moisture and radiance due to environmental factors
- Thin skin and loss of quality around the eyes
- Supporting skin quality on the neck, décolletage and backs of the hands
The difference between salmon DNA and fillers
| Salmon DNA (polynucleotides) | Filler | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Supporting skin quality and repair | Adding volume, defining contours |
| When the effect is seen | Over time, gradually | Immediately after application |
| Volume effect | None | Yes |
| Sessions | Usually a 3-4 session programme | Single session |
The two meet different needs and, where necessary, can be planned to complement each other.
How is it applied?
After a numbing cream is applied to the area, the product is injected into the skin at multiple points with fine needles. The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes and you can return to daily life the same day. After treatment, redness lasting a few hours, small bumps and, rarely, bruising may occur.
How many sessions are needed and how long do the effects last?
Usually 3-4 sessions at 2-3 week intervals are planned. The change in the skin is gradual; a noticeable difference usually begins to be seen after the second session. How long it lasts varies with the person, age and skin condition; periodic repeat sessions are recommended to maintain it. No definitive result can be promised.
Aftercare and who it is not suitable for
Make-up and massaging the area are not recommended for the first 24 hours; Turkish baths, saunas, solariums and intense exercise are postponed for a few days. Using sunscreen is important.
When it is not performed: pregnancy and breastfeeding, a known allergy to fish products, an active infection or unhealed wound in the treatment area, an uncontrolled chronic disease (diabetes, heart disease, blood clotting disorder, vascular occlusion). You need to report the medications you take, especially blood thinners, at the examination.
For treatments with a similar purpose, see the "youth vaccine" (mesotherapy) and skin rejuvenation pages; to check your suitability, you can contact the clinic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is salmon DNA treatment?
Salmon DNA treatment involves injecting molecules called polynucleotides, obtained from salmon and purified, into the skin. These molecules are intended to support the skin's repair processes and its capacity to retain moisture. It is not used to add volume like a filler, but to improve skin quality and vitality. It can be applied to the face, neck and eye area.
How is salmon DNA treatment performed?
After a numbing cream is applied to the area, a product containing purified polynucleotides is injected into the skin at multiple points with fine needles. The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes and you can return to daily life the same day. After treatment, redness and small bumps lasting a few hours and, rarely, bruising may occur.
How many sessions are needed and when are the effects seen?
Usually 3-4 sessions are planned at 2-3 week intervals. The change in the skin is gradual; a noticeable difference usually begins to be seen after the second session. How long it lasts varies with the person, age and skin condition, and periodic repeat sessions are recommended to maintain it. No definitive result can be promised.
What is the difference between salmon DNA and dermal fillers?
A filler is used to add volume and define contours; its effect is visible immediately after application. Salmon DNA treatment, on the other hand, does not add volume; it aims to support the skin's own repair and hydration processes, and its effect appears over time. The two meet different needs and, where necessary, can be planned to complement each other.
Who should not have it?
It is not performed during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in people with a known allergy to fish products, in people with an active infection or an unhealed wound in the treatment area, or in people with an uncontrolled chronic disease. You need to mention the medications you take, especially blood thinners, at the examination.