At Central CosMedic, Dr Danielle Waxman offers Sunekos treatment for patients across Havelock North, Hastings, Napier and the wider Hawke’s Bay. Sunekos is an injectable skin treatment that helps to improve skin quality on the face, under the eyes and on the body, including the look of cellulite and stretch marks.
Sunekos works by giving your skin the building blocks it needs to repair and renew itself, for gradual, natural-looking results. This page explains the different Sunekos treatments, what they can help with and what to expect.
Sunekos combines hyaluronic acid with amino acids, the building blocks of collagen and elastin. Unlike dermal fillers, it does not add volume. Instead, it supports the cells in the skin that produce collagen and elastin, helping to restore hydration, firmness and elasticity.
Because it uses a light, uncrosslinked form of hyaluronic acid, Sunekos can be used in delicate areas such as under the eyes, where heavier products are not always suitable.
Unlike fillers, Sunekos® works by regenerating the skin’s structure from within. It restores hydration, firmness, and elasticity, making it ideal for areas such as the face, neck, décolletage, and even around the eyes.
It is a cosmetic injectable bio-regenerating treatment that uses a patent formula (HY66A) containing Hyaluronic Acid and Amino Acids.
This precise and patented formula triggers the regeneration of the extracellular matrix (ECM) resulting in the production of collagen and elastin.
Sunekos® corrects and protects the dermis from signs of ageing as it stimulates the fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin, bio-regenerating your skin from within. Sunekos® is administered through a fine needle or a cannula. The procedure is relatively painless, and a topical anaesthetic can be applied before treatment. Sunekos® treatment protocol recommends a series of three treatments to achieve optimal results.
For the face, neck and under the eyes. It helps to improve fine lines, crepey skin and dark or hollow-looking under-eye areas, and improves overall skin quality.
A cellulite treatment for the thighs, buttocks and other areas of the body. It helps to improve skin firmness and the dimpled look of cellulite.
For loose or thinning skin on the body, such as the arms, abdomen, knees and inner thighs, and for improving the look of stretch marks.
Sunekos is only recommended after a consultation, and only if it suits your skin and your goals.
Dr Waxman talks with you about your concerns, your medical history, any medicines you take and any previous treatments.
She examines the area and explains which Sunekos treatment would suit you, or whether another option, such as a different skin booster, a collagen stimulator or microneedling, may be more suitable.
You will hear the potential benefits, risks and side effects in plain terms, along with the full cost of the course, before you decide anything.
If you go ahead, you agree a plan together, including the number of sessions and the time between them.
Sunekos is injected into the skin with a fine needle, using a series of small injections. Numbing cream can be used to keep you comfortable. Treatment usually takes around 30 minutes, depending on the area, and most people return to their usual activities straight away.
Sunekos is given as a course of several sessions, usually one to two weeks apart. Dr Waxman will advise on the number of sessions for the treatment and area you choose. Results build gradually over the course as the skin renews itself, and maintenance treatments can help to keep them going.
Common side effects include small bumps at the injection sites, which usually settle within a few hours, as well as redness, swelling, tenderness and bruising. These usually settle within a few days.
Less commonly, treatment can cause infection or an allergic reaction. Sunekos is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you have an active skin infection in the area. Dr Waxman will review your health history and talk through the risks so you can make an informed decision. If you have any concerns after treatment, contact the clinic.
Sunekos 1200 is an implantable medical device that modifies the structure of mature skin, restoring volume, filling wrinkles and folds in the skin and in scar sites. It is suitable for creating a temporary increase in the volume of skin tissue. Sunekos 1200 is a medical device that is sterile, injectable, non-pyrogenic, biocompatible, reabsorbable, made with hyaluronic acid and amino acids. Sunekos Performa is a medical device recommended for the treatment of blemishes and depressions in the skin caused by wrinkles and scars. Sunekos Performa is a sterile resorbable injectable solution which acts as a filler, supporting the restoration of physiological elasticity and temporarily replacing volume by expanding the soft tissues. Sunekos should not be used on patients: with known hypersensitivity to any of its components; presenting with a general infection, inflammatory or infectious cutaneous problems; with history of severe multiple allergies or anaphylactic shock; prone to hypertrophic scars/keloids or streptococcal diseases; in patients presenting with porphyria; under 18 years of age; in pregnancy or lactation; others. See full Instructions for use before prescribing for full safety information, available from www.xytide.co.nz Copyright© 2024. Xytide Biotech Pty Ltd. Always read the label and follow the instructions. This medical device must be administered by a Healthcare Professional. New Zealand Sponsor: AA-Med Pty Ltd Distributed by: Xytide Biotech NZ Pty Ltd (NZBN 9429049668612) C/O Alliott Ltd, Level 2, 142 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland 1023 NZ. For more information please phone +61 1800 570 036.
Dermal Filler, Medical Device Class III to smooth facial wrinkles and folds, correct facial atrophic scars, restore or enhance the lips, or restore facial volume. Dermal filler has risk and benefits. Ask your doctor if dermal filler is right for you. For product information, check with your doctor or from product details with the supplier.
