Sunekos®
Regenerative Treatment
Sunekos Treatment in London
Sunekos is an injectable skin booster that combines hyaluronic acid with a patented blend of six amino acids to restore hydration, elasticity, and firmness from within. Unlike traditional dermal fillers, Sunekos does not add volume. Instead, it works at a cellular level to regenerate the extracellular matrix of the skin, stimulating your own collagen and elastin production for a natural, refreshed result.
At my clinic in Marylebone, Sunekos sits within my regenerative treatment portfolio alongside JULÄINE, polynucleotides, and Profhilo. It is one of the most effective options available for improving skin quality, softening fine lines, and rejuvenating delicate areas such as the under eye, neck, and décolletage.
Signature technique
Dermal Biogenesis from Within
Sunekos works through a process called dermal biogenesis. Once injected into the skin, the combination of hyaluronic acid and amino acids stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin. This rebuilds the extracellular matrix, the supportive structure that gives skin its strength, elasticity, and ability to retain moisture.
Two main formulations are used depending on your individual needs, with the option of the newer Sunekos Performa for enhanced results.
Key Benefits
Benefits of a Sunekos Treatment
- Improves Skin Hydration and Texture: Sunekos restores deep hydration to the dermis, leaving skin smoother, plumper, and more radiant.
- Stimulates Collagen and Elastin: The amino acid blend actively triggers your skin’s own regenerative processes, improving firmness and elasticity over time.
- Softens Fine Lines and Wrinkles: By rebuilding the structural quality of the skin, Sunekos helps to soften expression lines and reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles.
- Rejuvenates the Under-Eye Area: One of the few injectable treatments suited to delicate periorbital skin, addressing dark circles, crepiness, and tired appearance.
- Versatile Across Areas: Suitable for the face, under-eye, neck, décolletage, hands, and arms.
- Natural, Subtle Results: No volume change, no overfilled look. The improvement happens gradually and looks like better skin, not treated skin.
Your Treatment Journey
Sunekos® Treatment Protocol
My approach to Sunekos in London follows a structured, doctor-led process.
- Consultation: A detailed assessment of your skin, your concerns, and your goals. I will explain whether Sunekos is the right starting point or whether another regenerative option would suit you better.
- Preparation: The treatment area is cleansed thoroughly. Topical anaesthetic can be applied for comfort, particularly for treatments around the eyes.
- Injection: Sunekos is delivered using a fine needle or cannula, depending on the area treated. Each session takes approximately 30 minutes.
- Course of Treatment: Most patients require three to four sessions, spaced two to three weeks apart, for optimal results. Improvements continue to develop over the following weeks as new collagen forms.
- Maintenance: A single maintenance session every six months helps to sustain results over the long term.
- Aftercare: Minimal downtime. Avoid makeup, strenuous exercise, saunas, and direct sun for the first 24 hours. Daily SPF and good hydration support your results.
Sunekos® Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering Sunekos, the following should give you a clear understanding of the treatment, how it compares to alternatives, and what to expect.
What is Sunekos made of?
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.
What areas can be treated with Sunekos?
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.
What is the difference between Sunekos and Profhilo?
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.
What is the difference between Sunekos and polynucleotides?
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.
How many Sunekos sessions will I need?
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.
Does Sunekos hurt?
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.
Are there any side effects?
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.
Who is not suitable for Sunekos?
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.
Is Sunekos suitable for my skin?
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.
Patient Education
Understanding Sunekos® with Dr Paul Elgey
In this short video, I explain what Sunekos is, how it differs from a dermal filler, and the situations in which I most often recommend it for my patients.
Patient education is central to my practice. Before starting any treatment, I want you to understand what the product does, what it does not do, and how it fits within a wider regenerative plan for your skin.
Book a Consultation
A doctor-led consultation focused on natural, balanced results. Share your goals and concerns and we will guide you through the most appropriate treatment plan.
