641: Would You Inject Salmon Sperm In Your Face?!

Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™

Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS @beautybydrkay

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🗓️ 5 July 2024

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Polynucleotides, Skin Boosters, Patient Safety - Join us in this week's Five Minute Friday as we explore the fascinating world of polynucleotides, a groundbreaking development in aesthetics! Dr. Kay shares her insights on how these DNA-derived substances, particularly from highly purified salmon sperm, are making waves in Korea and now catching attention in the U.S. We discuss the molecular biology behind polynucleotides, along with their role in enhancing skin health, boosting fibroblast activity, and aiding in tissue regeneration. With various applications, including injectable forms and topical treatments, polynucleotides could be compared to the likes of other popular skin boosters. From the benefits to potential risks, we urge our listeners to stay informed and cautious about adopting these new treatments - stressing the importance of FDA approval and thorough vetting to ensure patient safety. Tune in for the latest advancements in aesthetic medicine and how to integrate cutting-edge science into your practice responsibly!

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0:00.0	Well, hello, hello, guys. You're listening to Beauty Bites with Dr. K, Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, and it's time for a five-minute Friday.
0:23.1	And this week I just got back from the aesthetic show in Vegas, and I want to talk about something that is just taking the aesthetic world by storm.
0:33.7	Have you heard about salmon sperm?
0:35.6	Have you heard about polynucleotides? Well, we've talked about
0:39.1	everything on this podcast from snail mucin to all the biostimulators to all the cutting edge
0:46.1	treatments that we can do to push and advance the science of anti-aging. And now we're hearing more and
0:52.3	more and more about polynucleotides. And I'm always a fan of things that
0:57.4	advance aesthetics, always, and I'm always very cutting edge. I wanted to be the first to talk to you
1:02.2	about polynucleotides. I know what you're thinking. It sounds wacky. Why are we talking about
1:07.4	salmon sperm going into a human face? Well, first of all, it's been done in Korea for a long time.
1:14.0	So 2009 was the first mention of the use of polynuclidides in Korean literature,
1:19.9	and there have been quite a few publications, not a ton.
1:23.6	I would say under 10 of them that I've reviewed that are interesting and supportive of the use of
1:29.2	polynucleotides. But I want to go over all of that with you. Right now in the U.S. we have some
1:35.1	skin boosting agents and we have skin beef. We have Bella Terra, which I use sometimes as a skin
1:41.6	booster. We have redensity.
1:49.3	We have a few different things that we can inject superficially in the skin to give a plump and juicy and hydrated appearance.
1:56.5	In Korea, the most popular skin boosters are at present injectable polynucleotides, and they're making their way into the U.S.
1:58.6	But should we be scared?
2:05.3	Well, me for one, I'm always very skeptical, and I always want you guys to do your homework.
2:11.8	We cannot inject salmon sperm into our patients in the US of A because it's not FDA approved for that.
2:17.1	Microneedling and then putting it topically on, we'll have to see about that. I need to check with my sources to see if it's even FDA approved for that purpose to be imported and sold here.
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