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Polynucleotides are an injectable skin treatment designed to improve skin quality, hydration and firmness. At Skinfinity, one of the most common areas we treat is under the eyes, where patients often notice fine lines, crepey skin and signs of tiredness. Treatment starts from £300.
All treatments are carried out under the care of Dr Mahmoon Rashid MBChB, a GP and experienced aesthetic clinician, at our clinic at 4600 Park Approach, Leeds LS15 8GB. We welcome patients from Cross Gates, Garforth and across Leeds.
As we age, our skin can become thinner, drier and less firm. You might notice changes around your eyes first, but these concerns can also affect the face, neck and hands.
Polynucleotides work by supporting the skin's natural repair processes, helping to improve its overall condition rather than adding volume.
Before recommending treatment, Dr Mahmoon will assess your skin, discuss your concerns and explain what results you can realistically expect. And if he feels another treatment would be more suitable, he'll always tell you.
Polynucleotides are purified chains of DNA fragments. At Skinfinity, we use Plinest by Mastelli, which is well established across Europe.
Once injected into the skin, polynucleotides act as a biostimulator. They support the skin’s own repair processes, hydration and collagen activity over a course of sessions.
You may also have seen the treatment described as “salmon sperm injections” or the “salmon sperm facial”. These names refer to the origin of the polynucleotides. The treatment uses a purified product designed to improve skin quality rather than add the volume you would expect from a filler.
Read our full guide - The salmon sperm facial explained.
Polynucleotides do not fill or reshape the face. They encourage the skin to do more of what younger skin does naturally.
They support fibroblasts, the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin, and help the skin hold hydration and repair itself. Over a course of treatment, the skin can look smoother, more even and better hydrated. It may also feel firmer.
The change is gradual because the treatment works with your own biology. Individual results vary.
Polynucleotides are used across areas where the skin tends to thin, become crepey or lose firmness:
Polynucleotides improve the condition of the skin rather than adding volume. This can suit patients who want a natural, refined result rather than an obvious change.
Your doctor will assess your concerns and advise which areas are suitable during your consultation.
The under-eye area is one of the most common reasons patients ask about polynucleotides.
The skin here is thin and delicate. Because polynucleotides target skin quality, treatment can help improve hydration and texture so the area may look fresher and less tired over a course of sessions.
Results develop gradually. Subtle is the point.
Some patients will be better suited to a combined treatment plan or a different approach altogether. Your doctor will assess the cause of your concern and advise you honestly.
Read more in our blog: Polynucleotides under the eyes vs tear trough filler.
Filler and polynucleotides solve different problems.
Filler adds volume to a specific area. Polynucleotides improve the quality and resilience of the skin itself.
If your concern is a hollow, such as a tear trough, filler may be appropriate. If the problem is skin quality, polynucleotides or another injectable skin treatment such as Sunekos or Profhilo may make more sense.
Sometimes the right answer is a carefully planned combination.
Because Skinfinity is doctor-led, we recommend what genuinely suits your face. Not a single signature treatment for everyone.
Results typically last around six to nine months. This varies depending on your age, skin condition, lifestyle and the area treated.
Results build over the course of treatment and can be maintained with periodic top-up sessions.
At Skinfinity, polynucleotide treatment is led by doctors and carried out in a CQC-registered clinic.
All injectable treatments carry risks. Your doctor will explain these fully before you decide whether to proceed.
Polynucleotide treatment starts from £300 for a single under-eye treatment and £350 for the face. Course packages are also available.
Your total cost will depend on the area treated and the number of sessions recommended. We will explain the full price of your plan at your consultation. No surprises later.
Start with a consultation.
A doctor will assess your skin, listen to what you want to improve and explain whether polynucleotides are suitable for you.
Polynucleotides are not suitable for anyone under 18, anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, or anyone with an active skin infection in the area to be treated. If you have allergies or a medical condition, tell your doctor at consultation so they can check your suitability.
Polynucleotides are generally considered safe when assessed and carried out by a qualified doctor. At Skinfinity every treatment is doctor-led and starts with a consultation, so your suitability and any risks are discussed before anything is booked.
Avoid touching the treated area and wearing makeup for at least six hours. Avoid heat, saunas, intense exercise and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours. You will receive written aftercare on the day.
Skinfinity is at 4600 Park Approach, Leeds LS15 8GB, within LivingCare Private Hospital. It is convenient for patients travelling from Cross Gates, Garforth and across Leeds.
Polynucleotides at Skinfinity cost £300 for a single under-eye treatment and £350 for a single face treatment. Course packages are £800 for the under-eyes and £900 for the face. Your doctor will confirm the full cost of your plan at your consultation.
Most patients have a course of around three sessions, spaced two to four weeks apart. After that, a maintenance session roughly every six months helps keep the result.
Polynucleotides work gradually because they support your skin's own repair processes. Changes build over the weeks after each session, and the fuller result usually shows a few weeks after the course is finished.
Results typically last around six to nine months. This depends on your age, skin condition, lifestyle and the area treated, and can be maintained with top-up sessions.
Yes, the under-eye area is one of the most common areas we treat. Polynucleotides can improve the hydration and texture of thin under-eye skin so it looks fresher. They do not fill a hollow, so if volume loss is the cause, your doctor may suggest a different or combined approach.
Mild redness, small bumps, slight swelling, tenderness or light bruising at the injection points are common and usually settle within a few hours to a couple of days. Infection, persistent lumps and allergic reaction are rare. Your doctor will explain all risks before you decide to go ahead.
Treatment takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes depending on the areas being treated.
Improved skin texture, tone, quality, and reduced lines.
Local anaesthetic cream for approximately 20 minutes.
Men and women aged 18 and over looking to improve skin quality, hydration and firmness.
Skin typically recovers within hours. A chance of slight swelling and bruising at the injection site.
Single treatments from £300. Course packages from £800.