Sunekos: Where It Fits Within Modern Treatment Planning
- Epios Cosmetic Clinic
- Feb 19
- 3 min read
Sunekos has recently launched in Australia and is now available at Epios. As with any new addition to our clinic, the decision to offer it was made carefully and in alignment with our treatment philosophy.
In aesthetic medicine, no treatment exists in isolation. Every option sits within a broader framework of assessment, planning, and long-term skin strategy. Sunekos is positioned within that framework as one of several treatment options that may be discussed when considerations around skin quality and structural integrity form part of the clinical conversation.
Understanding Structural Considerations
When doctors refer to “structure” in the skin, we are acknowledging that the skin’s integrity is influenced by multiple components working together. Collagen types I through VI, elastin fibres, and the extracellular matrix all contribute to overall support and organisation.
That complexity is exactly why treatment decisions are never made lightly.
Modern aesthetic medicine increasingly recognises that skin quality is not determined by a single factor. The dermis is a complex structural network composed of multiple collagen types, elastin fibres, glycosaminoglycans, and cellular components organised within the extracellular matrix. Collagen types I through VI each contribute differently to overall architecture, mechanical resilience, and structural organisation.
Because of this complexity, discussions around skin quality cannot be reduced to a single pathway or ingredient. Structural integrity is influenced by age, environmental exposure, genetics, previous treatments, and systemic health. As doctors, our responsibility is to consider this broader biological context before introducing any new treatment option.
Rather than focusing on a treatment name, our approach begins with understanding the individual: treatment history, current concerns, previous procedures, lifestyle factors, and long-term goals. Only then do we determine which options may be appropriate.
Where Sunekos May Be Discussed
Sunekos contains a combination of amino acids and hyaluronic acid and is positioned within treatment protocols that acknowledge this structural framework. Rather than being approached as a surface-level intervention, it is considered within conversations about overall dermal support and long-term planning. It is important to emphasise that no single treatment addresses every aspect of structural change, and suitability must always be determined through careful assessment.
It is not a volumising treatment, it is not designed to lift tissue, and it does not replace volume loss.
In practice, it may be considered in cases where:
Skin quality is part of the broader assessment
Structural support is being discussed within long-term planning
A patient is prepared to follow a defined protocol
It is not suitable for everyone, and it is never recommended by default.
A Protocol-Driven Approach
One of the defining characteristics of Sunekos is that it is approached within a structured treatment framework. This typically involves a series of scheduled sessions rather than a single appointment. Commitment and consistency are essential considerations before proceeding.
In our clinic, treatment planning always prioritises suitability over popularity. Increased visibility on social media does not automatically translate to appropriateness for an individual.
Sunekos Within a Broader Landscape
Sunekos sits alongside a range of other in-clinic options, including device-based treatments such as BBL, radiofrequency-based treatments like Morpheus8, and polynucleotide-based treatments such as Rejuran. None of these are interchangeable, and none are universally appropriate.
The correct treatment — or combination of treatments — can only be determined through thorough consultation.
Consultation Comes First
Cosmetic medicine should be personalised, not viral.
Whether Sunekos may be appropriate depends entirely on individual assessment, anatomy, history, and long-term objectives. Our role is not to match patients to trends, but to determine what aligns best with the person in front of us.
If you would like to discuss whether Sunekos may form part of your treatment plan, we recommend booking a comprehensive consultation with one of our doctors.
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