Sunekos Under-Eye Treatment for Crepey Skin | Lindfield, West Sussex
A New Approach to Crepey, Ageing Skin
If the skin around your eyes is beginning to look thinner, crepey or less elastic, you’re certainly not alone. It is one of the most common concerns I see in clinic – and one of the reasons I introduced Sunekos at Trudy Mills Aesthetics.
So I was particularly interested to see Sunekos discussed in a recent British Vogue article exploring expert approaches to treating crepey skin.
Why does the skin around our eyes become crepey?
The skin around the eyes is naturally thinner and more delicate than many other areas of the face. As we age, our levels of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid gradually change, and the skin can begin to lose some of its firmness, hydration and resilience.
This can result in the fine, crinkled texture we often describe as crepey skin.
Sun exposure, lifestyle factors and hormonal changes can also contribute to changes in skin quality over time.
For many of my patients, the concern isn't necessarily that they want to look younger or dramatically different. They simply feel that their eye area looks more tired or that the skin isn't as smooth and firm as it once was.
This is where regenerative and skin-quality treatments become particularly interesting.
What did British Vogue say about Sunekos?
In its August 2026 feature “How To Get Rid Of Crepey Skin, According To The Experts”, British Vogue spoke to skin experts about the causes of crepey skin and the different ways it can be improved.
When discussing professional treatments, aesthetic practitioner Dr Jennifer Owens highlighted Sunekos as a particularly effective option for the delicate eye area because it is specifically designed to improve skin quality and elasticity.
It's lovely to see greater attention being given to treatments that focus on improving the condition of the skin rather than simply adding volume.
What exactly is Sunekos?
Sunekos is an injectable treatment containing hyaluronic acid combined with a specific blend of amino acids.
Unlike traditional dermal filler, the aim isn't to sculpt the face or create volume.
Instead, Sunekos is designed to work within the skin, supporting the extracellular matrix and stimulating activity associated with the production of collagen and elastin.
Think of it as treating the quality of the fabric of the skin, rather than changing the structure underneath it.
Over a course of treatments, the aim is for the skin to appear more hydrated, smoother, firmer and more resilient.
Why do I like Sunekos for the under-eye area?
The under-eye area requires a particularly careful approach.
Adding filler isn't always appropriate, particularly where the primary problem is thin or crepey skin rather than genuine volume loss.
This is one reason I like treatments such as Sunekos.
We can concentrate on improving the quality and strength of the skin without trying to create additional volume.
It may be suitable for concerns including:
Fine lines and crepey skin
Loss of elasticity
Dehydrated skin
Tired-looking under-eyes
Early signs of skin ageing
Patients wanting subtle, natural-looking rejuvenation
Is Sunekos only for the eyes?
No. Although the delicate eye area is one of my favourite indications for Sunekos, it can also be used to improve skin quality in other areas.
Treatment is always individual, which is why I prefer to assess your skin first rather than simply recommend a particular injectable based on age or a photograph.
Depending on what I see during consultation, another treatment – or sometimes a combination of treatments – may be more appropriate.
How many Sunekos treatments will I need?
Sunekos works gradually, so it shouldn't be thought of as an instant treatment in the same way as dermal filler.
I usually recommend a course of three treatments to achieve the best result, with the treatment schedule tailored to the individual.
The aim is progressive improvement in skin quality rather than a sudden or obvious change.
That's very much in keeping with my philosophy at Trudy Mills Aesthetics: natural, subtle enhancements that still allow you to look like you.
Sunekos vs polynucleotides – which is better?
This is something I'm increasingly asked in clinic.
Both treatments can be used when our goal is to improve skin quality rather than simply replace lost volume, but they are different products and work in different ways.
There isn't one treatment that's automatically “better”. Your skin quality, degree of laxity, hydration, under-eye anatomy, previous treatments and what you want to achieve all influence which treatment I would recommend.
For some patients, Sunekos may be my preferred option; for others I may recommend polynucleotides or another regenerative treatment.
That's something we can decide together following a full consultation.
A more natural approach to ageing
I think the growing interest in treatments such as Sunekos reflects a wider change within aesthetic medicine.
More of my patients are telling me that they don't want to look “done”. They want healthier-looking skin, better texture, improved firmness and subtle rejuvenation while retaining their own expressions and features.
It's encouraging to see this approach being discussed in publications such as British Vogue.
If you're noticing fine lines, crepey skin or loss of elasticity around your eyes and would like to know whether Sunekos could help, you're very welcome to book a consultation with me.
Trudy Mills Registered Nurse & Independent Nurse Prescriber Trudy Mills Aesthetics – Lindfield, West Sussex
All injectable treatments require consultation and assessment of suitability. Results and treatment requirements vary between individuals.
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