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By Morten Andersen, Co-founder  ·  leads clinic vetting & editorial standards  ·  Independent & not affiliated  ·  Last updated June 2026

Comparison · Regenerative skin injectables

Polynucleotides versus Profhilo

Both are injectables aimed at skin quality rather than volume, and both are often called biostimulators. They work in genuinely different ways, though, and they shine in different places. Here is an honest look at how to choose, and when a practitioner might combine them.

The short answer

What sets them apart

Profhilo is a stabilised hyaluronic acid placed at a few points, from which it spreads to deeply hydrate the skin and support collagen and elastin. Its strength is overall skin quality and mild laxity across areas such as the lower face, neck and hands. It is a bioremodelling treatment at heart.

Polynucleotides are regenerative injectables made from purified DNA fragments that act as repair signals, supporting the skin's own renewal and acting as an antioxidant. They are often chosen for finer, more delicate areas such as the under eye, and for skin that needs conditioning and resilience as much as hydration. Some clinicians use both in a plan, since their mechanisms complement each other.

At a glance
Polynucleotides
Profhilo
What it is
Purified DNA fragments that act as regenerative repair signals
A stabilised hyaluronic acid bioremodelling product
Main aim
Skin repair, resilience and conditioning, with antioxidant support
Deep hydration, overall skin quality and mild firming
Often chosen for
Delicate areas such as the under eye, and tired, depleted skin
Lower face, neck and hands where laxity and dryness show
Typical course
Often two to four sessions a few weeks apart, then maintenance
Two sessions about four weeks apart, then maintenance roughly every six months
Indicative price
200 to 450 GBP per session
250 to 450 GBP per session
Downtime
Small bumps and pinprick marks that settle within hours to a day; possible bruising
Raised bumps at the injection points that usually settle within a day; possible bruising

Prices are indicative, gathered at build time and broad by design. Confirm current pricing, the exact product and the recommended number of sessions with the clinic. Prices vary and results vary.

Lean polynucleotides

Polynucleotides may suit you if

  • Your concern is the under eye area, where crepiness and dark shadowing show
  • Your skin feels tired, thin or depleted and you want it conditioned and stronger
  • You are drawn to a regenerative approach rather than pure hydration
Lean Profhilo

Profhilo may suit you if

  • You want to treat broader laxity and dryness across the lower face or neck
  • Deep hydration and an overall lift in skin quality is your priority
  • You prefer a short course of just two sessions to begin
When the answer is neither · If you want to restore volume or sculpt contour, that is dermal fillers, not these. If your goal is to soften expression lines, that is wrinkle relaxing injections. If the issue is surface texture, pigment or scarring, resurfacing such as laser or peels may suit you better. A good practitioner may also suggest combining polynucleotides and Profhilo, since they work in complementary ways, or advise waiting if neither is right for you yet.
Medical disclaimer

These are medical aesthetic treatments. The information here is general and is not medical advice. Outcomes vary from person to person, results are never guaranteed, and every injectable treatment carries some risk. A qualified practitioner should assess your suitability in person and explain the risks before you proceed. Prices shown are indicative ranges only.

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