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Polynucleotide Injections in Tunbridge Wells

Refresh tired-looking eyes and improve dry, crepey or uneven-looking skin without changing what makes you look like you. Polynucleotide injections work gradually to support hydration, smoothness and elasticity, helping the skin look fresher and more rested.

At rtwskin, we use selected polynucleotide formulations for the under-eye area, face, neck and hands. Your practitioner matches the formulation to your skin, treatment area and desired result.

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Treatment Pricing

Polynucleotides

EYES X 1
from £180

FACE X 1
from £220

Your recommended course and total treatment cost will be explained before treatment.

About the treatment

Treatment type

Injectable treatment for gradual skin-quality improvement

Often chosen for

Fine lines, crepey texture, dehydration, dullness and reduced elasticity

Treatment areas

Under-eye area, face, neck and hands, depending on the formulation and suitability

Selected formulations

Ameela, Nucleofill, Plinest and PhilArt

Appointment time

Allow up to 60 minutes

Published plan

3 sessions, spaced 2–3 weeks apart; maintenance every 6–9 months; hydration and luminosity may be visible from around 10 days

Downtime

Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising or small injection marks may occur

Benefits

What Can Polynucleotide Injections Do for Your Skin?

If your aim is fresher, smoother, better-hydrated skin rather than a change in facial shape, polynucleotide treatment may be a good option to explore. Improvements develop progressively, helping the result look fresh and natural rather than obviously ‘done’.
Depending on the area, polynucleotide injections may help to:
Refresh skin that looks tired, dry or dull
Soften the appearance of fine lines and a crepey texture
Support smoother-looking texture and improved hydration
Improve the appearance of reduced elasticity or firmness
Rejuvenate selected under-eye, face, neck and hand concerns
This approach can appeal if you want a subtle, gradual improvement while continuing to look like yourself. Where volume loss, pronounced hollowing, pigmentation or another concern is the main cause, your practitioner will explain whether a different or combined treatment would give a more appropriate result.

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Can Polynucleotide Injections Help the Under-Eye Area?

If fine lines, crepey texture or dehydration around the eyes make you look more tired than you feel, polynucleotide injections may offer a gradual, natural-looking way to improve the quality of this delicate skin.

Under-eye treatment may be considered to:

Improve hydration in thin or dry-looking skin
Soften the appearance of fine, crepey lines
Help the area look smoother and fresher
Support selected dark-circle concerns linked partly to thin or dehydrated skin

Dark circles and a tired appearance can have different causes. Pronounced hollows, prominent eye bags, pigmentation or vascular darkness may need another approach, so the area is assessed before treatment is recommended.

Before / after

See Real Polynucleotide Results at rtwskin

Explore the before-and-after gallery on this page to see how skin can change following Ameela Polynucleotide treatment. The images show individual patient outcomes; your own result will depend on the area, starting skin condition, treatment course and response.

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Video

Learn more about Ameela Polynucleotides

Watch video for a clear introduction to Ameela, the treatment process and what you may expect from a consultation at rtwskin.

Why Choose rtwskin?

rtwskin is a medically led, CQC-regulated clinic in Tunbridge Wells. Because the clinic offers several injectable, laser and skin treatments, your recommendation can be based on the concern rather than on one product alone.

A consultation and skin assessment before treatment is planned
Published pricing, treatment timing, downtime and aftercare
A selection of formulations matched to the area and treatment goal
Patient reviews, before-and-after results and educational video content

Meet our Team

Your Polynucleotide Practitioners

Dr. Nina Sheffield
MD, Bsc

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Dr Michael Sheffield
DMD / DDS

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Dr Emel Sheffield
DMD / DDS

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Zita Llamal
Independent Nurse Prescriber

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What Polynucleotide Injections Are

What Are Polynucleotide Injections?

Polynucleotide injections are injectable treatments containing purified DNA-derived fragments. Small amounts are placed into selected skin tissue to support hydration, texture, elasticity and overall skin quality over time.
How Do Polynucleotides Work?
The treatment is designed to support the skin environment as it repairs and renews. The change develops progressively rather than appearing as instant volume, projection or a change to your facial features.

Are Polynucleotides Skin Boosters or Dermal Fillers?

Polynucleotides are often discussed alongside skin boosters because both are used to improve skin quality. They are not the same as dermal fillers, which are selected when volume, contour or structural support is the principal goal.

Why Is It Called a Salmon DNA Treatment?

The formulations used for this treatment are derived from purified salmon DNA. Despite the popular search term, this is an injectable treatment: it is not microneedling, a facial or a skincare product.

Which Areas Can Be Treated with Polynucleotides?

Area	What treatment may help improve
Under-eye area	Fine lines, crepey or dehydrated skin and selected darkness linked partly to thin or dry-looking skin
Face	Hydration, luminosity, texture, elasticity and fine lines
Neck	Dehydration, fine lines and overall skin quality
Hands	Dryness, texture and visible skin-quality changes

The formulation and injection pattern are selected for the area and treatment goal. Your practitioner will also explain when part of the concern is related to volume, pigmentation or another factor that polynucleotides are not designed to correct.

Treatment Course, Formulations and Results

Published Treatment Plan and Results

For Polynucleotides, rtwskin currently recommends an initial course of three sessions, spaced two to three weeks apart. This allows the result to develop progressively across the course.
Hydration and luminosity may be visible from around 10 days after treatment, while the fuller benefit is assessed after the recommended course. One maintenance treatment every six to nine months may then be recommended to support the result.

Which Polynucleotide Formulations Does rtwskin Use?

rtwskin uses Ameela, Nucleofill, Plinest and PhilArt. These formulations belong to the same broad treatment category, but their product specifications, intended areas and recommended protocols are not identical.

Your practitioner will explain the selected formulation, treatment course, expected change, cost and aftercare before you decide whether to proceed.

How Long Do Polynucleotide Results Last?

Polynucleotide results are not permanent, and longevity varies between patients and products. Maintenance is planned around the selected formulation and your response to the initial course.

What Happens During a Polynucleotide Appointment?

Please allow up to 60 minutes. Your appointment is designed to give you a clear recommendation rather than simply match you to a product.

Talk through your goal

Explain what concerns you, what you have already tried and the change you would like to see.
Skin and medical assessment

Your practitioner reviews the treatment area, medical history, medication, allergies and previous procedures.
A clear treatment plan

The recommended formulation, area, course, realistic outcome, total cost, downtime and aftercare are explained.
Comfort and treatment

Topical anaesthetic cream or a local anaesthetic injection may be used before small amounts of the selected formulation are placed into the skin.
Aftercare and review

You receive treatment-specific aftercare and guidance on when to assess the response or consider maintenance.

Before treatment begins, you should understand what is being treated, why the formulation has been selected and what a realistic result looks like for you.

Suitability, Side Effects and Aftercare

Are Polynucleotide Injections Suitable for Me?

Polynucleotide injections may suit adults who want a gradual improvement in skin quality without primarily adding volume. Suitability depends on the concern, treatment area, skin condition, medical history, selected product and expectations.

Please tell your practitioner about medical conditions, medication, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, active skin irritation or infection, and previous procedures. This helps the clinic decide whether treatment is appropriate at this time.

What Side Effects and Downtime Can I Expect?

The treated area may be slightly swollen and tender for around 24 hours. Redness, minimal bruising and small injection marks can occur and commonly settle within hours or a few days. The product- and area-specific risks and warning signs will be explained before consent.

Ameela Aftercare

On the day of Ameela treatment, rtwskin currently advises you to:

Avoid make-up, false tan, thick moisturiser and exfoliation on the treated area
Avoid steam rooms, saunas, sunbeds and strenuous exercise
Avoid alcohol, as it can increase redness or bruising

Follow the personalised aftercare provided at your appointment and contact the clinic if a symptom is unexpected, worsening or causes concern.

Polynucleotides, Profhilo, PRP or Dermal Fillers?

Each injectable option has a different role. The most useful starting point is what you want to improve: skin quality, hydration, volume or a particular feature of the under-eye area.

Treatment	Best matched to	Key difference
Polynucleotide injections	Gradual improvement in hydration, texture, elasticity and overall skin quality	Not primarily used to create volume or projection
Profhilo / HA skin boosters	Hydration and skin-quality support	Use hyaluronic-acid-based formulations and product-specific protocols
Dermal fillers	Volume loss, contour or structural support	Chosen when shape or volume is the principal goal
PRP treatment	A regenerative plan using a prepared component of your own blood	Uses an autologous rather than manufactured injectable product

Not sure which option is right for you? We will assess your skin and recommend the treatment, or combination of treatments, best suited to your concerns and goals.

Discover What Polynucleotide Treatment Could Do for Your Skin

If you would like fresher-looking under-eyes or smoother, better-hydrated skin on the face, neck or hands, book a consultation at rtwskin. You will receive a clear recommendation based on the concern, the area and the result you would like to achieve.

Your practitioner will explain which formulation is matched to the area, how many appointments are recommended, the total cost, likely downtime and what you can realistically expect.

rtwskin, Cobden House Medical Centre, 25 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1DA.

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Polynucleotide Injections FAQs

What are polynucleotide injections?

Polynucleotide injections are injectable treatments containing purified DNA-derived fragments. They are used to support hydration, texture, elasticity and overall skin quality rather than primarily creating facial volume.

Are polynucleotides skin boosters or dermal fillers?

They are commonly discussed within the skin-booster category because they focus on skin quality. They are not the same as dermal fillers, which are selected when volume, contour or structural support is the main goal.

Can polynucleotide injections help under-eye concerns?

They may be considered for fine lines, crepey or dehydrated under-eye skin and selected dark-circle concerns linked partly to thin or dry-looking skin. Pronounced hollows, eye bags, pigmentation and vascular darkness may need another approach.

How much do polynucleotide injections cost in Tunbridge Wells?

Current treatment pricing is shown at the top of this page and on the rtwskin Price List. Your recommended formulation, number of appointments and total treatment cost will be explained before treatment.

How many Ameela treatments will I need, and when will I see results?

rtwskin’s Ameela plan is three sessions, spaced two to three weeks apart. Hydration and luminosity may be visible from around 10 days, while the fuller benefit is assessed after the course.

How long do Polynucleotide results last?

Results are not permanent and vary between patients and products. Maintenance is planned around the selected formulation and your response to the initial course.

Are Polynucleotide injections painful, and is there downtime?

Comfort varies by area and technique. Topical anaesthetic cream or a local anaesthetic injection may be used. Temporary swelling, tenderness, redness, minimal bruising and small injection marks may occur and commonly settle within hours or a few days.

Are polynucleotides made from salmon DNA, and what if I have a fish allergy?

The formulations used for this treatment are derived from purified salmon DNA. Please disclose any known fish allergy or previous allergic reaction so your practitioner can assess suitability using your medical history and the current product information.

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