Fillers Are Out, Fish Sperm Is In.
The File: November 2024
Words by Emma Champtaloup
How do we feel about injecting fish sperm into our face?
Polynucleotides, a derivative of salmon sperm, have become one of the most popular treatments on the aesthetic market. This is not a treatment I would usually be attracted to for obvious reasons, but as it promises collagen boosting benefits that will greatly reduce dark circles under your eyes (a now staple addition to my face) and a major plus – is not a filler so won’t add volume or stick around in the skin, the idea of it did somewhat hook me.
I tried out this new potion with Dr Jenny Doyle from The Holland Park Clinic, who educated me on all the wonders of this treatment. She shared that there are a few different versions out there, derived from either salmon or trout. ‘We know there’s a difference between farmed salmon and wild salmon – the wild Alaskan salmon gives a better amount of stimulation to the skin because the genetics are slightly different.’ she explained, and shared her favourite brand to use is ‘Ameela’ derived from Wild Alaskan Salmon.
