An introduction to
Sunekos®
Sunekos® is an injectable skin treatment that helps tired, thin or crepey skin look fresher and feel firmer. It combines hyaluronic acid, which draws moisture into the skin, with amino acids, the building blocks your skin uses to make collagen and elastin. It is not a filler, so it will not change the shape of your face. Instead, it gradually improves the quality of the skin itself, which makes it a popular choice for the delicate skin under the eyes.
Overview
At The Repton Clinic we use Sunekos® because it does more than hydrate: its amino acids support the skin’s own collagen and elastin, making it well suited to delicate areas such as under the eyes. Dr Nisha carries out the treatment in our sterile clinical environment, placing small amounts just beneath the surface with a very fine needle or cannula. Sunekos® does not remove eye bags or add volume, and if another treatment would suit you better, Dr Nisha will tell you.
- Thin, crepey under-eye skin that makes shadows look darker
- Fine lines and wrinkles, including crow’s feet
- Dull, tired or dehydrated skin
- Early loss of firmness and elasticity
- Crepey skin on the neck, décolletage and hands
The most common area of treatment is under and around the eyes, but Sunekos® can also be used on the face, neck, décolletage and hands.
Applications
- Thin, crepey under-eye skin that makes shadows look darker
- Fine lines and wrinkles, including crow’s feet
- Dull, tired or dehydrated skin
- Early loss of firmness and elasticity
- Crepey skin on the neck, décolletage and hands
The most common area of treatment is under and around the eyes, but Sunekos® can also be used on the face, neck, décolletage and hands.
Benefits
- Natural-looking results that build gradually, with the full effect a few weeks after the course is complete
- Non-surgical procedure, minimally invasive
- Quick sessions, taking around 20 to 30 minutes
- Minimal downtime: small bumps, redness or bruising usually settle within a few days
- Results usually last around six months, and vary from person to person
- Can be combined with other treatments we offer as part of a personalised skin plan
- Treatment Areas:Face, Neck, Décolletage and Hands
- Downtime:Minimal
- Skin Types:Fitzpatrick 1-6; all skin tones and types
- Initial Treatment Course:3 treatments x 2 weeks apart then as advised
- Regular Maintenance:Full course every 12 months
- Treatment Time:30 minutes
- Price:TBC
- clean face, no make-up
- avoid aspirin or anti-inflammatories taken by choice for 24 hours (do not stop prescribed medication)
- no alcohol for 24 hours
- history of cold sores: Dr Nisha may recommend an antiviral such as Zovirax from the day before until 7 days after
- small bumps normal
- mild redness, swelling or bruising possible
- do not touch for 6 hours, then mild cleanser and clean make-up
- no massaging
- no sauna, steam, swimming, hot showers or hard exercise for 24 hours
- no alcohol for 24 hours
- avoid strong sun and extreme temperatures, SPF 50 daily
- no laser, peel or microneedling on the area for 2–4 weeks
- drink plenty of water.
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
- allergy to any ingredient including hyaluronic acid, or severe allergies
- active inflammation or infection in the area
- active cold sore
- skin cancer in the area
- bleeding disorder or blood thinners
- isotretinoin in the past 12 months
- autoimmune condition or weakened immune system