Does the salmon sperm facial work?
₹8,000-11,000 plus taxes, and prices increase based on more advanced tools and ingredient additions. Depending on the skin, doctors recommend a minimum of three to four sessions. Also known as the DNA facial or polynucleotide facial, the salmon sperm facial is sought after for its promise of anti-ageing.
“The DNA of salmon has a similar structure to human DNA. It is stable, biocompatible and rich in polynucleotides. Polynucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and are essential for cellular function and help with skin repair," says Dr Gupta.
Chaitanya Kenchammanahoskote, the founder of Maya Medi Spa and who is based in Wyoming, US, says that stars like Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston have recently popularised polynucleotide facials, especially among women, but these have been popular in Korea since 2009. “Because it isn’t something new, there are enough studies to prove its benefits. Unlike regular fillers, it’s a bio-stimulator, a highly purified form of DNA derived from salmon DNA, injected into the skin.
It mimics about 96-98% of our DNA. It helps stimulate cell renewal, which plays a pivotal role in encouraging the production of new skin cells and works on fine lines, uneven dry skin and minimises pore size and sagging," says Kenchammanahoskote. According to reports on the website of the US National Center for Biotechnology Information, natural-origin polynucleotides work as bio stimulatory boosters that help skin rejuvenate naturally.
Salmon DNA helps stimulate the production of fibroblasts, cells which play an important role in collagen production and synthesis to maintain the framework of tissues, explains Dr. Gupta. “For under-eye issues, I have seen the results mimic that of a filler.
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