{"procedure":{"id":"pdrn","name":"PDRN","type":"individual","family":"PN/PDRN Skin Booster","category":"PN/PDRN Skin Booster","price":"mid","pain":2,"downtime":2,"visible_in":1,"lasts":2,"summary":"PN regenerative skin booster","explanation":"PDRN is a polynucleotide-based skin booster focused on skin repair rather than volume. Best suited for skin recovery, redness-prone barrier support, post-laser healing, elasticity, and fine texture.","target":"skin recovery, redness-prone barrier support, post-laser healing, elasticity, fine texture","description":"PDRN is a polynucleotide-based skin booster focused on skin repair rather than volume. Best suited for skin recovery, redness-prone barrier support, post-laser healing, elasticity, and fine texture.","detail":{"id":"pdrn","name":"PDRN","price":{"basis":"3cc full face, one session","krw_max":120000,"krw_min":60000,"varies_by":"cc"},"dosage":{"unit":"cc","options":[{"tag":"Add-on","note":"Often added to another treatment","amount":"1cc","coverage":"Add-on / small area","description":"A small dose after laser or for one area.","krw_typical":50000},{"tag":"Standard","note":"Standard","amount":"3cc","coverage":"Full face","description":"Typical full-face session.","krw_typical":89000}],"unit_explainer":"\"cc\" is the injected volume. 3cc is a typical full-face amount for PDRN; often added after laser."},"header":{"one_liner":"Salmon-DNA 'recovery' injection that calms skin and supports healing after lasers.","target_tags":["Recovery","Redness","Barrier","Post-laser","Texture"],"category_label":"SKIN BOOSTER","technology_label":"PDRN (salmon DNA)"},"details":{"sessions":"Course of 3-5 sessions every 1-2 weeks, or after each laser","aftercare":"Avoid rubbing, heat and alcohol for 1-2 days; sunscreen.","anesthesia":"Numbing cream","regulatory":"In Korea some PDRN injectables are licensed as drugs while PN products are medical devices — check the specific product","technology":"Polydeoxyribonucleotide — low-molecular DNA fragments (salmon) acting on adenosine A2A receptors to support tissue repair","measurement":"cc","manufacturer":"Various (e.g. PharmaResearch and other Korean makers)","repeat_interval":"As needed / monthly","technical_specs":"PDRN is shorter-chain than PN; PN products (e.g. Rejuran) give more scaffold/viscosity, PDRN is thinner and more recovery-oriented.","before_treatment":"Arrive without makeup; tell the doctor about fish allergy.","safety_suitability":"Avoid with fish/salmon protein allergy, active skin infection or inflammation at the site, bleeding disorders, pregnancy/breastfeeding, or autoimmune disease without doctor advice."},"recovery":{"flying":"Usually possible the same or next day","makeup":"Next day (avoid on injection points for ~24 h)","alcohol":"Avoid for 24-48 h (may increase bruising/swelling)","exercise":"Skip strenuous exercise for 24 h","sauna_heat":"Avoid sauna, hot baths and saunas for 2-3 days","back_to_daily":"Same day","common_side_effects":["Small bumps (<1 day)","Redness","Pinpoint bruising"]},"quick_facts":{"pain":"Mild-moderate","downtime":"Minimal (bumps <1 day)","results_last":"Short-term; usually repeated as a course","treatment_time":"15-20 min (+ numbing)","results_visible":"Calmer skin within days; texture over a few sessions"},"alternatives":[{"name":"Rejuran Healer","catalog_id":"rejuran","consider_when":"You want stronger, longer-lasting repair."},{"name":"Exosome","catalog_id":"exosome","consider_when":"You want post-laser recovery without needles (topical/MTS)."},{"name":"Water Glow Injection","catalog_id":"water_glow_injection","consider_when":"Hydration is the goal."}],"before_after":[],"how_it_works":{"steps":[{"body":"Skin is cleansed and numbing cream applied for 30-40 minutes — PN injections sting more than HA boosters.","title":"Cleanse & numb"},{"body":"The doctor places tiny blebs of PN gel into the dermis across the area by hand or with an injector device.","title":"Micro-injections"},{"body":"Small raised bumps (\"embossing\") appear at each point; they usually flatten within 1-2 days.","title":"Bumps form"},{"body":"A calming mask or cooling care finishes the session.","title":"Soothe"}],"how_delivered":"Multiple tiny intradermal injections of polynucleotide (PN) gel","illustration_idea":"DNA-fragment strands placed in the dermis acting as a scaffold, with fibroblasts producing new collagen around them","what_touches_skin":"Fine needle or injector + numbing cream","what_it_feels_like":"Sharper stinging than HA boosters; numbing helps, some clinics add lidocaine or a 'painless' injector"}}}}