What's the recovery like for Polynucleotides?
Everything you need to know about Polynucleotides recovery — timeline, tips, what to avoid, and when to call your provider.
Typical downtime: Minimal downtime — small injection bumps and the occasional bruise
Recovery timeline
Day of
Tiny bumps or blebs where the product was placed, plus possible pinpoint bruising. Around the under-eyes, a small bruise can look more obvious. Bumps usually settle within a day.
Days 1-3
Bumps flatten as the product disperses. Any bruising starts to fade. Skin feels normal.
Weeks 1-3
Hydration and a subtle plumping of skin quality become noticeable, especially under the eyes.
Across the course
Over 2 to 3 sessions, elasticity, glow, and crepiness keep improving as the skin's repair processes are stimulated.
Things nobody tells you
- These leave small bumps at the injection points that disperse within a day — they are not filler lumps and should not be massaged hard.
- They improve skin quality, not volume, so do not expect the instant 'filled' look of traditional filler.
- Under-eye treatment can bruise more visibly than other areas, so leave a buffer before big events.
- The results are cumulative — one session previews the effect, but the course of 2 to 3 is where the change lands.
Recovery tips
- Use a cold compress gently if you bruise, especially under the eyes
- Avoid rubbing the small bumps — they disperse on their own
- Stay consistent with the 2 to 3 session course
- Daily SPF to protect improving skin quality
What to avoid
- Makeup over injection points for the rest of the day
- Strenuous exercise and heat for 24 hours
- Alcohol and blood thinners right before, to limit bruising
- Booking under-eye treatment right before an event, in case of bruising
When to call your provider
- Spreading redness, warmth, or fever (possible infection)
- Severe pain, skin blanching, or vision changes (rare vascular concern)
- Lumps that grow or do not soften over a couple of weeks
- Any reaction that feels beyond mild injection soreness
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Are the little bumps after polynucleotides normal?
Yes. Small bumps or blebs at the injection points are normal and usually flatten within a day as the product disperses.
Why don't I see results immediately?
Polynucleotides improve skin quality from within over the course of treatment. Results build across 2 to 3 sessions rather than appearing instantly like filler.