Salmon sperm facial · PDRN in Bogotá
A striking name · a specific molecule
What’s known as a salmon sperm facial is really polynucleotides and PDRN: DNA fragments purified in a laboratory, not sperm. They are used to support skin repair and improve its quality gradually. The evidence is promising and moderate · which is why at iki they are recommended with clear expectations.
The salmon sperm facial uses PDRN, purified polynucleotides obtained from salmon DNA, to support skin repair, hydration and texture. No sperm is applied. At iki, in Bogotá, it’s delivered into the skin with Hydrapen, radiofrequency microneedling or ResurFX laser, depending on the goal. Changes are gradual and the evidence is moderate.
- What it is
- Polynucleotides · purified DNA fragments
- Applied with
- Hydrapen · RF microneedling · ResurFX
- Dose
- 2 cc per session
- Sessions
- A series · number as assessed
- Recovery
- Hours to a few days · depending on the delivery method
- Evidence
- Moderate · gradual changes
Who it’s for · and who it isn’t
Indicated when
- Dull, thin or dehydrated skin that has lost quality
- Fine lines and uneven texture, without marked sagging
- Sensitive skin that doesn’t tolerate more aggressive treatments well, as assessed
- Support for recovery from other treatments, such as laser or microneedling
Not the right time if
- Allergy to fish proteins or to any component of the product
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding · it’s postponed
- Marked sagging or volume loss · a different treatment is indicated
- Infection, active cold sores or lesions in the area
The physician makes the final indication at the consultation. Results vary from patient to patient.
What a salmon sperm facial is like at iki
PDRN needs a delivery method to carry it into the skin. That choice changes the intensity of the treatment and the recovery.
Consultation
We review your skin quality, your goal and your history, including allergies. If what you need is support or volume, we explain that PDRN isn’t the main tool.
Choosing the delivery method
Hydrapen for a session with little recovery · radiofrequency microneedling when collagen stimulation and texture are also goals · ResurFX laser for texture and scars.
Application
After cleansing the skin and, if needed, applying topical anesthesia, micro-channels are opened with the chosen method and 2 cc of PDRN are delivered.
Finish and follow-up
The skin is soothed, sunscreen is applied and you receive written aftercare instructions. The plan is usually a series of sessions spaced weeks apart.
What it offers
It isn’t sperm
It’s DNA fragmented and purified in a laboratory. It comes from salmon because salmon is an abundant source that human skin tolerates well.
Supports repair
Polynucleotides act as signals that support tissue repair and fibroblast activity. Their territory is skin quality.
Three intensities
Hydrapen, RF microneedling or ResurFX: the same active ingredient, with a different stimulus and a different recovery.
Evidence, honestly told
The studies are encouraging, but still limited in size and follow-up. We present it as a useful complement within a plan, not a stand-alone solution.
Technology with an indication
Salmon PDRN · polynucleotides
PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide, is a mix of DNA fragments purified and sterilized from salmon germ cells. At iki it’s used in a 2 cc presentation and delivered into the skin with Hydrapen, with radiofrequency microneedling or after ResurFX laser on the Stellar M22. The physician chooses the delivery method based on your goal and the recovery time available.
Results and aftercare
Changes are gradual. Some people notice more radiant, hydrated skin in the first weeks, and texture and fine lines improve over the series, because they depend on repair processes. Part of the result comes from the chosen delivery method. PDRN doesn’t lift or fill, and the effect is maintained with maintenance sessions and daily care.
Aftercare after the session
- Daily sunscreen, and avoid direct sun for the first few days
- No makeup for the first few hours, or for as long as your physician advises
- Avoid sauna, swimming pools and intense exercise for 24 to 48 hours
- Pause retinoids, acids and exfoliants until your follow-up
- A gentle moisturizer recommended by your physician
Results vary from patient to patient.
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See treatmentFrequently asked questions
Does the salmon sperm facial actually use sperm?
No. It uses polynucleotides and PDRN, DNA fragments extracted from salmon germ cells that are purified and sterilized in a laboratory. The final product is a purified active ingredient for medical use. The popular name gets attention, but it describes the source, not what is applied to the skin.
What does PDRN do for the face?
It’s used to improve skin quality: hydration, texture, radiance and fine lines, and to support recovery after laser or microneedling. It doesn’t treat marked sagging or add volume. Its role is regenerative, and at iki it’s usually integrated with other treatments within a plan.
How solid is the evidence for polynucleotides?
Moderate. Some studies show improvement in skin quality and tissue repair, but many are small or have short follow-up. That’s why we present it honestly: it can help, especially as part of a plan, and changes are gradual. Results vary from patient to patient.
Does the treatment hurt?
It depends on the delivery method. With Hydrapen you feel a light brushing with mild pricks · with radiofrequency microneedling or ResurFX the sensation is more intense and topical anesthesia is used. Afterward there may be redness, which usually fades within hours or a few days. The physician adjusts the depth to your tolerance.
How many sessions are needed?
It’s usually planned as a series of sessions spaced a few weeks apart, because the effect builds up. The number depends on the condition of your skin, the goal and the chosen delivery method, and is defined at the consultation. Afterward, maintenance may be recommended depending on how your skin responds.
What’s the difference between PDRN and exosomes?
Both are regenerative and are applied with the same delivery methods. PDRN is made of DNA fragments that support tissue repair. Exosomes are vesicles that carry proteins and cell signals. They don’t compete: the physician chooses one or the other based on your skin, your goal and your response to previous treatments.
Who shouldn’t have it?
It’s postponed during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and with infection, active cold sores or lesions in the area, and it isn’t recommended if you are allergic to fish proteins or to any component of the product. Nor is it the best option when the main problem is sagging or volume loss. All of this is reviewed at the consultation.
How much does a salmon sperm facial cost in Bogotá?
It depends on the delivery method used, whether Hydrapen, radiofrequency microneedling or ResurFX laser, and the number of sessions in the plan. The full price is given to you in writing at the free consultation, before you start. Your consultation at iki is free · 45 minutes.
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