Sunekos®

Sunekos is an injectable combination of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid and a patented formula of six amino acids: glycine, L-proline, L-leucine, L-lysine, L-valine, and L-alanine. These ingredients work together to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin within the skin, restoring elasticity, hydration, and quality from within. Sunekos is not a dermal filler. It does not add volume. It regenerates the skin itself.

Sunekos can be used on the face, neck, décolletage, hands, arms, and under-eye area. It is particularly effective for the delicate periorbital skin where traditional fillers can carry higher risks. Many patients use Sunekos to refresh tired-looking eyes, soften crepey skin on the neck, or improve overall skin quality on the face.

Both Profhilo and Sunekos are bio-remodelling treatments, but they work differently. Profhilo uses pure hyaluronic acid in a high concentration to deeply hydrate and remodel the skin. Sunekos combines hyaluronic acid with amino acids, which act as the building blocks for new collagen and elastin. In practice, Profhilo is excellent for overall facial hydration and laxity in the mid to lower face. Sunekos is particularly effective for the under-eye area and for skin that needs structural improvement rather than just hydration. The two treatments can also be combined in a single regenerative plan.

Polynucleotides are DNA fragments that stimulate tissue repair and regeneration. Sunekos uses amino acids and hyaluronic acid to do something similar through a different mechanism. Polynucleotides are particularly well known for their effect on the under-eye area and for repairing damaged or compromised skin. Sunekos offers broader hydration and skin quality improvement. During your consultation, I will recommend the most appropriate option for your skin, or sometimes a combination of both.

A typical course is three to four sessions, spaced two to three weeks apart. You may begin to see improvements after the first session, but the most noticeable results develop after the full course. Maintenance treatments every six months help to sustain results.

Most patients describe Sunekos as well tolerated. Topical numbing cream is applied for comfort, particularly around the eyes. You may feel a brief pinprick sensation at each injection point, but discomfort is generally mild and short-lived.

Sunekos is considered very safe. The most common side effects are mild redness, swelling, and small bumps at the injection sites, which usually settle within 24 hours. Bruising is possible with any injectable treatment. Because Sunekos is not cross-linked, the risk of nodules or persistent lumps is very low.

Sunekos is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, in the presence of active skin infection (including cold sores in the area), or if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients. Patients on blood-thinning medication, those who have recently had a vaccination, or those who have undergone recent facial procedures may need to delay treatment. Your full medical history will be reviewed during consultation.

Sunekos is appropriate for most adult patients looking to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and quality. It is particularly well suited to patients with crepey under-eye skin, mild laxity, fine lines, sun damage, or a generally tired appearance. During your consultation I will assess your skin in detail and explain whether Sunekos is the right starting point for you, or whether another regenerative or combination approach would suit you better.