Polynucleotides care sheet
Pre-Care Instructions
To ensure optimal results and a smooth experience, please follow these steps before your Polynucleotide appointment:
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to treatment — this helps minimize bruising and swelling.
- Stop taking blood-thinning medications or supplements (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, or Ginkgo Biloba) for 3–5 days before your appointment, unless prescribed by your doctor.
- Avoid active skincare products (retinol, AHAs, BHAs, exfoliants) for 2–3 days prior to treatment.
- Do not schedule dental or facial procedures within 2 weeks of your Polynucleotide treatment.
- Stay hydrated — drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your appointment for best results.
- Arrive with clean skin, free from makeup, lotions, or SPF.
- If you have any skin infections, rashes, or cold sores, please reschedule until your skin has fully healed.
After-Care Instructions
Polynucleotides work by stimulating skin regeneration, so good after-care helps maximize your results:
- Do not touch or apply pressure to the treated area for at least 6 hours post-treatment.
- Avoid makeup, skincare products, and active ingredients (retinol, acids, vitamin C) for 24 hours after your appointment.
- Do not expose the treated area to heat — avoid saunas, sunbeds, hot showers, or exercise for 24–48 hours.
- Avoid alcohol and intense physical activity for 24 hours.
- Mild redness, swelling, or small bumps at injection sites are normal and usually resolve within 1–3 days.
- Do not have facials, peels, or laser treatments for at least 2 weeks after treatment.
- Keep your skin hydrated — use a gentle, non-active moisturizer and drink plenty of water.
- Avoid direct sun exposure and always wear broad-spectrum SPF daily to protect your results.
- Results will gradually improve over several weeks as collagen and elastin production increase.
- A course of treatments (usually 2–4 sessions spaced a few weeks apart) is recommended for best, long-lasting results.