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Salmon DNA under eyes: treatment for the thin skin around the eyes

The skin under the eyes is one of the thinnest skin areas on the face. As a result, fine lines, dryness and fatigue often become visible in this area. A treatment that is increasingly being used to improve the skin quality around the eyes is the salmon DNA treatment.

This treatment uses polynucleotides, DNA fragments that can support the skin's natural recovery capacity. Polynucleotides are often extracted from purified salmon DNA and are used in aesthetic medicine to stimulate skin renewal. Because the skin under the eyes is thin and fragile, this treatment is often chosen by people who want to improve their skin quality without volume treatments such as fillers.

Why is salmon DNA used under the eyes?

The skin around the eyes contains fewer sebaceous glands and collagen than other parts of the face. As a result, this skin can show signs of aging more quickly.

Common skin problems under the eyes include:

  • fine lines
  • thin skin
  • drought
  • reduced skin elasticity
  • a tired appearance

Treatment with polynucleotides focuses on improving skin quality from within. The treatment does not add volume, but supports processes involved in skin repair and hydration.

What are polynucleotides?

Polynucleotides are chains of nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA. In medical and aesthetic applications, these molecules are used because of their role in cellular processes.

In skin treatments, polynucleotides can contribute to supporting:

  • skin recovery
  • hydration of the skin
  • collagen production
  • skin regeneration

The polynucleotides used in aesthetic treatments often come from purified salmon DNA. As a result, the treatment is also called a salmon DNA treatment named.

How does a salmon DNA treatment under the eyes work?

During the treatment, small amounts of polynucleotides are applied into the skin under the eyes with fine injections. This usually happens at several points in the treatment area. When polynucleotides are introduced into the skin, they can stimulate fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are cells responsible for the production of collagen and elastin.

Collagen and elastin are important proteins for:

  • firmness of the skin
  • elasticity
  • support of skin structure

Because the skin under the eyes is thin, improving these processes can contribute to skin that feels better hydrated and firmer.

How does an under-eye treatment work?

A treatment usually starts with a consultation in which the skin is assessed. Small amounts of polynucleotides are then applied under the eyes with fine injections.

The treatment usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

After treatment, temporary reactions may occur such as:

  • slight redness
  • small bumps at the injection points
  • slight swelling

These reactions usually disappear within a short time.

For whom is a salmon DNA treatment under the eyes suitable?

This treatment is often chosen by people who want to improve their skin quality around the eyes without the use of fillers.

The treatment can be used, for example, for:

  • thin skin under the eyes
  • fine lines around the eyes
  • dry skin
  • reduced skin elasticity
  • a tired appearance

When do you see results?

Because polynucleotides support the skin's natural recovery process, the effect usually occurs gradually. Many people notice after a few weeks that the skin feels better hydrated and has a fresher appearance. In many clinics a course of multiple treatments is recommended to support the effect.

Alternatives to under-eye treatments

In addition to polynucleotides, other treatments are also used to improve the skin under the eyes. Consider, for example, microneedling or skin boosters. Another technique that is sometimes combined with polynucleotides is salmon DNA microneedling, which combines microneedling with products containing polynucleotides.

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