Russian Clinics Offer Risky Salmon DNA Beauty Injections Without Approval

A controversial new beauty trend is raising alarms among Russian doctors. Some clinics are offering injections of a salmon DNA-derived milk extract

The procedure involves injecting a protein-based substance extracted from salmon DNA. Proponents claim it helps reverse signs of ageing, but no official clinical trials have proven its safety or effectiveness. As of March 2026, no regulatory body—including Russia's Roszdravnadzor, the US FDA, or the European EMA—has approved the treatment.

Doctors warn that poor purification of the protein components could trigger severe allergic reactions. In the worst cases, patients might suffer anaphylactic shock. Without proper testing, those undergoing the procedure are effectively acting as unprotected test subjects. No verified data exists on the number of published clinical trials for PDRN worldwide. Russian health authorities have not granted any approvals, leaving patients without legal or medical safeguards.

The lack of regulatory oversight means the procedure remains unproven and potentially dangerous. Patients considering PDRN injections face unknown risks, with no guarantee of safety or results. Medical professionals continue to urge caution against untested cosmetic treatments.