Rejuran for the under-eye area: what to know
The skin under the eyes is thin and often one of the first places to show fine lines and crepey texture. Rejuran is one option that may be discussed at a consultation. Here’s what it is, what’s involved and what to consider.
Why the under-eye area changes
Skin under the eyes is among the thinnest on the body. With age, sun exposure and genetics, it can lose some of its collagen and elasticity, and fine lines and a crepey texture can appear. Dark circles and hollowness are different concerns again, often caused by pigment, visible blood vessels or changes in the fat and bone beneath.
Because several causes can look alike, an assessment comes first. The right approach depends on what’s behind your concern.
What Rejuran is
Rejuran contains polynucleotides, purified DNA fragments derived from salmon, which are placed into the skin through a series of fine injections. Polynucleotides are thought to support the skin’s own repair processes. Unlike treatments that add volume, Rejuran is aimed at the quality of the skin itself.
It is included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as a medical device (ARTG 412630). The evidence for polynucleotides is still developing.
What’s involved
- Consultation: a review of your medical history and an assessment of the area, and a discussion of all your options, including not having treatment.
- Treatment: numbing cream is usually applied first, then a series of small injections.
- A course: usually two to four treatments, a few weeks apart. Any change develops gradually, and results vary from person to person.
Recovery and risks
Small raised bumps at the injection points usually settle within one to two days. Redness, swelling and bruising are possible, and bruising under the eyes can take a week or more to fade.
Risks include discomfort, bruising, swelling, small lumps, infection, allergic reaction, and a result that is uneven or smaller than hoped. Rejuran isn’t suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with an active skin infection, or if you have a fish or salmon allergy.
Other options
Daily sun protection and a good skincare routine support the skin around the eyes. Depending on the cause, your practitioner may also discuss laser treatments, skin needling or other approaches, or refer you elsewhere if that suits you better.
Questions to ask at your consultation
What’s causing my under-eye concern? Which options may suit me, and what’s realistic? How many sessions might I need, what are the risks, and what will it cost?
This article is general information, not medical advice. All procedures carry risks.
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Every treatment at Concept Cosmetic Medicine starts with an unhurried, one-on-one consultation with an experienced practitioner. You’ll talk through your concerns and goals, and leave with a clear plan built around your skin, with recovery, risks and costs explained, so you can decide with confidence.
Important information. All procedures carry risks. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. Before any treatment you’ll have a consultation with a registered practitioner, who will explain the expected benefits, recovery time, possible side effects and complications, costs, and alternatives, including not having treatment. Take time to consider your decision. You may wish to seek a second opinion.