It’s a provocative question and one worth dissecting. At Injectual, we believe good aesthetic advice comes not from hype, but from clarity. Let’s compare these two popular yet fundamentally different treatments so you can choose what best suits your skin and your goals.
Botox (Botulinum Toxin)
A neurotoxin that relaxes facial muscles, softens dynamic wrinkles such as crow’s feet and forehead lines, and often delivers visible smoothing within days. Results typically last around 3–4 months.
Salmon Sperm Facial (Polynucleotides / PDRN)
This regenerative treatment delivers purified DNA fragments derived from salmon sperm (called PDRN) into the skin. Injected or microneedled in, it stimulates collagen, enhances hydration, improves texture, and supports long-term skin repair.
Head-to-Head: What Makes Each Unique?
Mechanism & Outcome
Botox: Temporarily relaxes muscle movements to reduce expression-driven wrinkles great for lines of movement.
Polynucleotides: Work deeper by activating your skin’s repair systems collagen, hydration, and cellular turnover without freezing movement. Great for glow, skin quality, and delicate zones like under-eyes.
Naturalness & Feel
Botox delivers a sculpted, sometimes immobilised look.
Polynucleotides preserve full expression and focus on subtle enhancements.
Longevity
Botox lasts roughly 3–4 months.
Polynucleotides offer more gradual improvements typically lasting 6–9 months or longer.
Best Applications
Botox works best for dynamic wrinkle zones forehead lines, frown lines, and crow's feet.
Polynucleotides are ideal for gentle rejuvenation in areas prone to damage: under-eyes, neck, décolleté, or dull and dehydrated skin.
Why Some Call Salmon Sperm a “Natural Botox Alternative”
Salmon DNA treatments are rising as a non-muscle-altering alternative to Botox especially for clients who want radiance, texture, and hydration, rather than wrinkle immobilisation.
But be clear: they're not interchangeable. Botox treats lines of movement. Polynucleotides focus on revitalising the skin’s infrastructure.
Book Your Best Path Forward
Ready to choose what’s right for your skin?
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Botox for smoother expression lines.
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Salmon Sperm (Polynucleotides) for deeper radiance and rejuvenation.
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Or both, for a powerful combination that elevates both contour and quality.
At Injectual, treatments are tailored to your goals, not the other way around.
