Skin treatment
Polynucleotides in Chelsea, London
Polynucleotides are purified injectables that trigger the skin's own repair response, improving quality, hydration and elasticity.
Treatment information from
Dr Sultan Hussein, MRCS, member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
- From
- £431
- In the chair
- 30minutes
- Recovery
- 48hours at most
- Anaesthetic
- Numbingnone to mild discomfort
- Treated by Dr Sultan
- He carries out every procedure himself.
- 8 Hollywood Road
- One consulting room in Chelsea, London SW10.
- Consultation £150
- A full assessment and a written plan before anything is booked.
What Polynucleotides does
The formulations are highly purified and aimed at skin health rather than shape.
They are often used around the eyes, where the skin is too thin for filler.
Is Polynucleotides right for you?
A repair treatment rather than a filling one. It is a course: three sessions over two months, then one every six months.
It usually suits
- Thin, crepey skin, particularly under the eyes
- You want the skin repaired rather than filled
- You can commit to three appointments
- You have been told you are not ready for filler
It is the wrong treatment if
- You want volume added
- You want one appointment and a finished result
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
What to expect
- 01Before you arrive
- Stop acids, retinol, vitamin C and scrubs a week beforehand.
- 02The consultation
- He takes off any make-up, goes through your history and photographs the area.
- 03Numbing
- Numbing cream over the treatment area for 30 to 45 minutes.
- 04The injections
- About 30 minutes. Small amounts across the area rather than one deposit.
- 05Straight after
- Small raised areas at the injection points.
- 06The course
- Three sessions over two months, then one every six months.
- Expect small bumps for 48 to 72 hours. They settle on their own.
- Do not touch or massage the treated area. Pressing on it can move the product.
- Keep the area clean and dry for 24 hours. Lukewarm water, air dry, no towel.
- No make-up over the injection points for 12 hours.
- No retinol, vitamin C or acids for 24 hours.
- No sauna, hot bath or jacuzzi for 24 hours.
- No exercise or anything that makes you sweat for 24 hours.
- Stay out of direct sun for 24 hours, then use a broad spectrum SPF 50 with 5 star UVA protection.
A summary. Dr Sultan emails a full written aftercare sheet after your procedure.
- Same day
- Small raised areas at each injection point.
- 12 to 48 hours
- The raised areas settle.
- 2 months
- Course of three complete.
- Months
- Skin quality keeps improving after the course.
- 6 months
- One maintenance session.
What Polynucleotides is used for
- Ageing eyes
- Dark circles, a hollow under the eye and a heavy upper lid are three different problems. Treating the wrong one makes the eye look worse.
- Dull and dehydrated skin
- Skin quality is its own problem. Nothing about your shape needs to change for skin to look better than it does.
- Thinning hair
- Hair treatments need a course, and months, before there is anything worth judging. That is the honest timescale.
Treatments that work with Polynucleotides
- Profhilo
- The other skin quality injectable, aimed at remodelling.
- tear trough filler
- Often used under the eye before filler is considered.
- PRP treatment
- Your own plasma rather than a product.
Please read This page describes Polynucleotides in general terms. It is not medical advice and it is not a diagnosis. Whether Polynucleotides is right for you can only be decided by Dr Sultan after he has examined you. Every procedure carries risks, and he goes through the ones relevant to you at your consultation. If you are unwell, or you are under the care of another doctor, tell him before you book.
Common questions
What are polynucleotides made from?
They are highly purified DNA fragments, commonly derived from salmon, which is why they are sometimes called salmon DNA.
How many polynucleotide sessions are needed?
Usually a short course, agreed at the consultation.
How much is a consultation?
A consultation is £150. It covers a full assessment and a written treatment plan.
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Your first visit
Three steps
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Consultation, £150
He assesses you and writes a plan. Book it even if you are undecided.
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Your price
Guide fees are published. The exact fee comes after he has seen you.
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Treatment
About an hour, awake, under local anaesthetic.
8 Hollywood Road
Chelsea, London
- +44 7503 126644
- Telephone
- 07456 935887
- info@drsultan.co.uk