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SynthesisJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

The Effectiveness of Polynucleotides in Esthetic Medicine: A Systematic Review.

Smaragda Lampridou, Sian Bassett, Maurizio Cavallini, George Christopoulos

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Synthesis in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  17. Tear Trough Rejuvenation With Injectable Biostimulatory Polynucleotides (VAMP).Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Smaragda LampridouDepartment of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6700-1687
Sian BassettSian Aesthetics, Highgate, London, UK.
Maurizio CavalliniDermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Centro Diagnostico Italiano, Milan, Italy.
George ChristopoulosThe Ghanem Clinic, London, UK.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPolynucleotides (PN), popular in biorevitalization, show promise in the current sphere of esthetic medicine due to their regenerative properties, previously used in wound healing. Currently, research investigates their use in esthetic medicine. The aim of this review was to synthesize the existing literature, focusing on the effectiveness of PN in esthetic medicine, which is concentrated on skin rejuvenation by providing patients with multiple benefits and the least side effects.

methodsA systematic electronic search was conducted in Embase, Medline, and Cochrane to identify primary research studies evaluating the effectiveness of polynucleotides in esthetic medicine, published in English between January 01, 2010, and January 01, 2024. A narrative synthesis was reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. The quality of evidence was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklists. PROSPERO Registration: CRD42024588712.

resultsNine studies, of low and moderate quality, were included in this review, describing a population of 219 patients receiving PN treatment. A variation was present regarding procedural characteristics, such as injection areas and techniques. Polynucleotide injections have shown promising outcomes in reducing wrinkles, improving skin texture, and enhancing elasticity, with statistically significant results in several studies. While side effects are generally mild and transient, patient satisfaction is moderate to high, suggesting PN treatment as a well-tolerated and effective cosmetic intervention.

conclusionPolynucleotides offer promising potential in esthetic medicine; however, there is limited consensus regarding their optimal use. Rigorous, high-quality studies are essential to validate the effectiveness and safety of PN.

Indexed as

Cosmetic TechniquesPolynucleotidesRejuvenationSkin AgingHumansTreatment OutcomePolynucleotidesesthetic medicinepolydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN)polynucleotide (PN)systematic review

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PMID39645667
PMCPMC11845969

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