Before getting a polynucleotide treatment, you should:
Avoid makeup: Don’t wear makeup to your appointment.
Avoid active skincare ingredients: Stop using retinoids and acids like retinol, tretinoin, lactic acid, and salicylic acid for at least a week before your appointment.
Avoid chemical peels: Avoid chemical peels and other skin treatments for at least two weeks before your appointment.
Avoid alcohol and blood thinners: Don’t consume alcohol for two days before your appointment. Alcohol can thin your blood, which increases the risk of bruising and bleeding. Also do not take ibuprofen, aspirin or other blood thinners.
Avoid supplements: Avoid supplements like garlic, Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wort, primrose oil, Vitamin E, and ginseng for a few days before your appointment.
Eat and drink: Eat and drink before your appointment.
Consider Arnica: You can start taking Arnica a couple of days before your appointment to reduce the risk of bruising.
Aftercare tips for polynucleotide treatments include:
You may have redness, small bumps and minor swelling for 24-48 hours.
There is possibility of bruising as with any injections and this is more common around the eye area.
Arnica cream can be used to minimise bruising and makeup can be applied from the day after treatment.
Avoid touching: Avoid touching the treated area for 6 hours after treatment.
Avoid makeup: Don’t apply makeup for 24 hours after treatment.
Avoid heat: Avoid intense heat, like saunas, steam rooms, and hot showers, for the first 3 days after treatment.
Avoid exercise: Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours after treatment.
Avoid alcohol: Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before and after treatment.
Avoid sun: Avoid direct sunlight and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen daily.
Use a gentle cleanser: You can use a gentle cleanser after 6 hours.
Avoid compressive masks: Avoid wearing compressive masks, helmets, or goggles for 5 days after treatment.
Sleep face up: Try to sleep face up that night.