Polynucleotides
What is Polynucleotide therapy?
Croma Philart is the brand of Polynucleotide that I use. It is derived from freshwater fish intended for human consumption which means that it is super pure and the manufacturing chain is secure.
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How does it work?
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It is injected at a superficial layer of the skin and promotes hydration, free radical scavenging, viability and number of fibroblasts as well as collagen synthesis. This means that skin is hydrate, brighter and looks more youthful. I does not fill folds, or reduce shadows. It helps with the tone and texture of skin over the forehead, under eye area, face, neck and decolletage. It also improves the appearance of scars. I recommend 2-3 treaments over a 6-12 week period for optimal results.
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What conditions can be treated with Polynucleotides?
Environmentally damaged skin over the face and upper chest is improved in tone and texture. This treatment hydrates to improve the appearance of fine feathery or crepey lines. One patient describes it as a lovely drink of water for the whole face.
Does it hurt and what is the downtime?
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The product is injected superficially and may be a little uncomfortable although I do give you some local anaesthetic cream to apply beforehand. Afterwards you will have some tiny bumps at the injections sites. These usually diminish over the 24 hours after the treament, however sometimes there can be bruising or, rarely, the bumps can last up to a week.
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How should the treated area be cared for?
Initially you need to keep the area clean.
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What are the side effects of this treatment?
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Immediate side effects:
Swelling and redness - this is a normal immediate response to any injectable treatment.
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Effects won't be seen until around 12 weeks after the procedure, and you will definitely need a minimum of two treatments to start with.
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Who cannot have this treatment?
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If you are allergic to seafood this is not the treatment for you.
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How is this different to Profhilo?
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This product is licenced to be injected over more areas of the face and comes in three different strengths for different areas and indications.
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