PDRN Skin Booster

How it works

PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide, is a mixture of DNA fragments, commonly purified from salmon. It is injected into the skin in many small points, where it is thought to support the skin's repair processes and help it hold water. People generally seek it for dull, tired or thin-looking skin and fine lines. It adds no meaningful volume. Effects are gradual and modest, a course of several sessions is typical, and results vary by person. Evidence for any specific product differs, so claims should be treated with some caution.

Who it may suit

• Dull, tired-looking skin with reduced elasticity
• Fine lines and slightly thin skin
• Skin recovering after other procedures, as directed by the doctor
• Dehydrated skin that responds poorly to creams
• People comfortable with a series of small injections

The treatment day

1. Consultation. The doctor reviews your skin, asks about allergies, especially to fish, and agrees areas and session count.
2. Product verification. The brand, concentration and lot number on the sealed packaging are shown to you before opening.
3. Numbing and injection. After numbing cream, the product is injected as many fine droplets across the area.
4. Aftercare. You receive instructions on handling small bumps and when the next session should take place.

Aftercare

• Avoid rubbing or pressing the face for the rest of the day.
• Skip saunas and hot baths for about a day.
• Use gentle cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen.
• Avoid heavy makeup until injection points settle.
• Contact the clinic for persistent swelling, pain or signs of infection.

Things to know first

• Small bumps, redness and pinpoint bruises commonly last one to two days.
• Fish allergy is a reason to disclose and often to avoid salmon-derived products.
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding and active infection in the area are reasons to postpone.
• Blood-thinning medicines increase bruising.
• Benefits are gradual and vary by person, and not every product has equal supporting evidence.

What to check before booking a PDRN booster in Gangnam

The first check is identity. PDRN products come from several manufacturers and differ in purity and concentration, and menu names often hide the brand. Ask which product is used, what concentration it contains and whether it is intended for injection into skin. Then ask to see the sealed packaging with its label and lot number. A product described only as salmon essence tells you very little.

Ask why the doctor chose PDRN for you rather than a hyaluronic acid or collagen-stimulating option. A reasoned answer that refers to your skin, and that acknowledges the effect is gradual and varies, is far more convincing than enthusiasm. Ask who performs the injections and how the technique reduces bruising, since this is a treatment of many small points.

Finally, examine the quote. A clear one gives the product, the amount per session, the number of sessions and whether any add-on ingredients are included. Treat bundled courses sold before an assessment with caution, and be wary of mixed cocktails whose contents are not listed. A short comparison with a second clinic is a sensible habit.