SAVING FACE

OK!'s Zoe Cripps delves into five facial injectable techniques and revolutionary skin-boosting treatments that are on track to become 2024's top aesthetic trends

1 UNDER-EYE REGENERATION WITH POLYNUCLEOTIDES

Tear trough filler became less requested in 2023 with many experts debating the hit-or-miss results it can give. Though still delivered via needle, polynucleotides - long chains of nucleotides commonly derived from salmon DNA - offer a more natural approach to under-eye rejuvenation by working to boost collagen production and skin quality. DNA messengers in the injectable solution prompt the fibroblast cells in your dermis to produce more collagen, elastin and hydration, resulting in a reduction of dark circles and fine lines over time.

ZOE SAYS: I've considered under-eye filler for a while, but since my problem is dark circles rather than hollowness, Dr Amiee Vyas advised this treatment instead. Now, one month after completing three sessions spaced two to three weeks apart (you have to be patient as it takes a few months to improve the skin quality), my under-eyes appear more plump and concealer sits on the area without creasing.

COST: £1,100 FOR THREE SESSIONS AT DOCTOR AMIEE FACIAL AESTHETICS & SKIN AND SELECT CLINICS NATIONWIDE

2 COLLAGEN STIMULATION WITH SQT BIO MICRONEEDLING