Special Feature: Using Polynucleotides to Treat the Body

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Three practitioners outline how polynucleotides can be utilised for treating different concerns on the body

Polynucleotides have garnered significant attention in the aesthetics specialty for their transformative effects on the face, but the positive impact their application can have on the body is now emerging.1,2
Showing promising results when treating indications such as stretch marks, scarring and laxity, aesthetic practitioners are starting to use polynucleotides for a variety of concerns – as either a combined or standalone treatment.1
This feature explores the science behind polynucleotides, their indications for body treatments, patient assessment and key considerations for practitioners. Insights are drawn from aesthetic practitioners Professor Syed Haq, Dr Priya Verma and Dr Brendan Khong, who share their clinical experiences and knowledge.
The science of polynucleotides
Polynucleotides are naturally occurring polymers composed of nucleotides, which are the building blocks of DNA and RNA. In medical aesthetics, polynucleotides are derived from purified fish DNA due…

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