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Is polynucleotide injection done with polynucleotides?

Equipment and setting used in Polynucleotide Injection
Illustration: Equipment and setting used in Polynucleotide Injection

Short answer

Yes, polynucleotide injection uses a prepared polynucleotide product placed into the skin by multiple small injections.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Material
The injection contains a prepared polynucleotide product.
Delivery
A clinician places it into selected skin areas through small injections.

What this means

Polynucleotides are biological chains used in injectable skin treatments. In this procedure, a clinician places the prepared product into selected skin areas with a needle or similar injection technique. The aim and injection depth vary by the area being treated and the concern being discussed.

The word polynucleotide describes the material, while the injection describes how it is delivered. Products can differ in formulation, source, concentration, and approved use, so the product name and ingredients should be confirmed rather than assumed from a marketing label. This treatment is not the same as a volumising filler.

What to do next

Before treatment, tell the clinician about allergies, skin infections, inflammatory conditions, medicines that affect bleeding, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and previous injectable reactions. Ask what product will be used, where it will be placed, and what aftercare is required. Keep the injection sites clean, avoid unnecessary pressure, and follow the clinic’s instructions during early healing.

When to seek care

Contact the treating clinic if swelling, pain, redness, warmth, or drainage is increasing, or if a lump remains concerning rather than settling. Seek urgent medical help for severe pain, skin colour change, vision symptoms, facial swelling, breathing difficulty, or signs of a serious allergic reaction.

Questions for your doctor

Ask for the exact product and ingredients, why it suits your concern, how it will be injected, and what reactions are expected. Clarify practitioner qualifications, aftercare, follow-up, and which symptoms need urgent assessment.

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

City

Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Are polynucleotide injections the same as dermal fillers?

No. They are different injectable treatments with different materials and intended effects.

Should I ask which polynucleotide product is being used?

Yes. Product formulation and ingredients can differ, so confirmation helps you understand the treatment plan.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.