The following treatments all stimulate collagen in the skin to improve skin texture and elasticity; they can also improve dark circles and hollows.
Juvelook
Juvelook is a hybrid injectable biostimulator treatment. It was launched in the UK in August 2024.
Juvelook combines:
- Non-cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid (HA) for immediate hydration and subtle filling.
- Poly D,L-Lactic Acid (PDLLA) microspheres, which stimulate your skin’s own collagen production over time.
It is the only injectable biostimulator treatment available for use in the delicate areas, such as the under-eye (tear trough) zone, in the UK
Juvelook can help improve:
- Mild under-eye hollows/tear troughs
- Fine lines, crepey skin with texture irregularities
- Skin laxity
How Juvelook works:
The HA (non-cross-linked) gives an instant hydration and smooth appearance to the skin.
Over the next few weeks, the PDLLA encourages fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastic fibres, improving skin firmness and texture.
A course of 1-3 treatments every 4-8 weeks to achieve optimal results. The results can last around 9- 12 months, depending on the number of sessions. With maintenance, the results last longer.
Juvelook treatments are performed by:
Polynucleotide Treatments
Polynucleotide treatments ( PN) are one of the most popular under-eye injectable treatments available in the UK. They have been around since 2021 and are known for their subtle natural results.
They work as a skin booster rather than a filler. Improve skin quality, including texture, hydration and elasticity, resulting in the reduction in fine lines. Unlike tear trough fillers, which can lead to overfilling or an unnatural puffy appearance, polynucleotides do not change the shape or contours in the area.
By enhancing the body’s natural collagen production, PN treatments deliver a subtle, gradual improvement that blends seamlessly with the surrounding skin. A range of Polynucleotide treatments are available, some of which are specifically for the eye area.
Nucleofill, Plinest, Plinest Eye, Plenhyage, PhilArt and PhilArt Eye are the most commonly used products in the UK.
They all contain Polynucleotides ( the building blocks of DNA).
All of the treatments involve multiple injections into the skin with a needle or cannula.
Side effects include bruising and swelling, which usually go away after a few days.
The treatment stimulates fibroblasts to create collagen and elastin; it also stimulates hydration and also has an antioxidant effect.
Most treatments require three treatment sessions, two to three weeks apart.
To maintain results, you will need another single treatment every three months. (Frequency depends on your response to treatment.)
Polynucleotide treatments are performed by:
Sunekos
Sunekos has been around since 2020.
Active ingredients: Hyaluronic acid and Amino Acids.
It involves multiple injection points.
It involves injecting two different products; one is for deep hydration, and the other goes more superficially into the skin.
Sunekos stimulates the fibroblasts in the skin to produce collagen and elastin.
It is particularly effective in the Periocular eye area to reduce fine lines, dark circles and bags.
Most people require four treatments, 7-12 days apart.
You will require a maintenance treatment every 3-6 months to maintain results.
Sunekos is performed by Aesthetic Nurse Moira Grobicki.
Tear Trough Fillers
Tear Trough rejuvenation is a non-surgical aesthetic treatment using Dermal Fillers.
The Dermal Filler contains hyaluronic acid.
??The treatment involves a sequence of injections with a needle or a cannula. Injections are generally deep on the bone at the base of the tear trough to lift the soft tissue and skin under the eye area.
The recovery time is quick, but patients can expect mild swelling for a few days to a few weeks.
Mild bruising is common after filler treatment of the tear trough.
For best results, you may require two or possibly three gentle, subtle treatments to improve the area slowly. This will reduce the risk of a puffy, overfilled appearance commonly seen with tear trough fillers.
Tear trough fillers are a high-risk procedure, and many people are not suitable for this treatment.
A consultation with one of our medical team is important before considering this treatment. Find out more about tear trough fillers here.
This treatment is performed by:
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
PRP is a natural skin rejuvenating treatment using platelets from your blood.
When activated, platelets secrete and release at least seven different growth factors, which enhance the natural healing processes.
???The treatment involves multiple injections with a fine needle.
PRP can treat all the layers of the skin, superficial and deep.
The treatment works well under the eyes; it stimulates collagen growth, improves the blood supply to the tissues and can greatly improve skin tone and texture. It also reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
Most people require three or four treatments, one month apart.
Aesthetic Nurse Moira Grobicki performs PRP.