Only ten minutes away from the panic and stress on the streets of New York City, there is a quiet and unassuming street that features a modern brick wall surrounding a chocolate brown door. Behind the door, you’ll find the fountain of youth–or, at least the most innovative solutions for comprehensive wellness and beauty. This isn’t a med spa. It is Peak by MD, a concierge medical practice led by board-certified internal medicine specialist Dr. Mark Dukshtein in the heart of Jersey City.
As I plan on aging gracefully throughout my thirties, in lieu of drastic surgeries or injectables known for yielding less-than-natural results, I’m starting a series of stacked skincare treatments there–Potenza infused with Rejuran and Lutronic Ultra Laser sessions–in this medically innovative boutique oasis. While there are a number of talented aestheticians in the New York DMA and every borough of New Jersey, I finally sought the opinion of a doctor to assess not just the concerns of aging, but the root causes too.
Between a comprehensive consultation and an overview of options, Dr. Dukshtein landed on the hottest skincare solution of the moment, salmon DNA, as a means of turning back time on my face. Here’s what you need to know about this #abovepar anti-aging treatment.
What is Rejuran?
“In Korea, Rejuran injections have dethroned fillers and biostimulators. A new powerful compound derived from salmon DNA, it’s all about Rejuran Healer. In many parts of the world, the treatment is steadily injected into aging areas of the skin (under eyes, jowls, or throughout the entire surface area of the cheeks). In the United States, the FDA hasn’t approved Rejuran for injections, but there’s an even better way to reap the benefits of the Rejuran Healer.
By starting with a non-surgical anti-aging and skin-prepping treatment, like Potenza microneedling with radiofrequency, experts–like Dr. Dukshtein– bypass the need to inject the product below the skin’s surface. It’s applied topically throughout the Potenza treatment to infuse Rejuran Healer throughout the top layers of the skin. Another benefit to this method is that it achieves an even application across the entire surface of the skin. Administered this way, Rejuran Skin Boosters get to work the way that PRP or Exosomes would in immediate wound-healing, collagen regeneration, and improved skin elasticity. The difference is in the science–in this case, biological molecules called polynucleotides (PN), extracted from salmon DNA that are primed to enhance skin thickness, density, tone, texture, and hydration.”
What is the treatment and downtime like?
“First, topical lidocaine is applied and set for over 30 minutes to numb the entire surface area prior to the treatment. Then, the Potenza Microneedling RF device gets to work. Two full passes of the device interspersed with applications of Rejuran Healer took approximately 30 minutes. It feels powerful, continuous, and warm–but after topical numbing, the experience wasn’t horribly uncomfortable.
At Dr. Dukshtein’s office, they also offer a final step in the administration of the Lutronic laser, which helps seal the Rejuran Healer in and expedite the recovery process of the Microneedling RF treatment. Lutronic lasers offer a number of brightening and texturing benefits too, and I found the plus up here a win–stacking two complementary treatments at once minimizes the number of days you’re treating post-procedure skin and offers a more immediate glow from the laser as you enjoy the long-term results from Rejuran. While the second pass of the laser was starting to feel really warm after all of the work my skin had gone through, it was over almost just as soon as I started feeling it.
The final step was a cooling and hydrating sheet mask, which calmed down budding soreness after the stacked treatments. By the time I walked to my car, I just felt like I had laid out in the sun too long, but wasn’t sore or swollen to the touch.
While I was arguably red and tight for hours after, I was fine to go out to dinner with friends that same night. My skin was slightly raw to the touch, so I only used moisturizing cream and SPF for the 72 hours that followed. By the third day, any trace of redness was gone and replaced by a sandpapery texture unnoticeable to anyone but me. By the fourth day, I was already glowing and looking forward to my next treatment.”
What are the results like from Rejuran?
“While a series of multiple treatments and ongoing maintenance is recommended for continuous collagen boosts to minimize fine lines and improve skin texture, after the first treatment, I’m experiencing a glow. In my case, I’m seeing improved hydration, smaller pore size, and better skin texture. I believe in the hype and value the drastic improvements possible from minimally invasive non-injectable treatments on my thirty-something skin. In my opinion, the organic derivatives of this skin booster are arguably safer and more reliable than other trendy treatments taking over my TikTok feed. This might be my healthiest new skincare addiction.”
Where can you get Rejuran treatments?
“If you’re keen on a subdermal application, you can leave the U.S.–or, you can find a board certified doctor who knows how to infuse the polynucleotides topically during a micro-needling treatment.
With treatments this new, it’s important to tap only the most trustworthy doctors that take holistic approaches to anti-aging, while recommending the best treatment for individual skin types. If you’re in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, visit Dr. Dukshtein in Jersey City.”
