Published by Aesthetics Worthing · 30 September 2026
Start with the concern, not the treatment name
A shadow under the eye may come from a true hollow, from thin or crepey skin, or from another cause entirely. That is why two people who both say they look tired may be discussing very different options in consultation.
Aesthetics Worthing keeps tear trough filler and Sunekos as separate treatment pages because they address different treatment conversations and should not be treated as interchangeable.
The practical difference
Tear trough filler
A volume conversation
Tear trough filler is considered when there is a true hollow or groove between the lower eyelid and upper cheek. It is a delicate area and not everyone is suitable. Puffiness, skin-only darkness or other causes may point away from filler.
Sunekos
A skin-quality conversation
Sunekos is discussed as an injectable skin-quality treatment. Under-eye skin is one reason people ask about it, particularly when texture or crepiness is part of the concern. Suitability is still assessed individually.
Three questions worth asking in consultation
Is there a true hollow?
A genuine trough is different from darkness caused mainly by skin tone, thin skin, puffiness or tiredness.
Is skin quality the bigger issue?
If texture, crepiness or thin-looking skin is the main concern, the conversation is different from replacing volume.
Would no injectable be better?
Not every under-eye concern is best treated with an injectable. A consultation can also conclude that neither option is appropriate.
If tear trough filler is being considered
The under-eye is a delicate area. Swelling, bruising, unevenness and a bluish tinge can occur, and more serious vascular complications are possible. The dedicated tear trough filler in Worthing page explains the consultation, current pricing and safety information in more detail.
If Sunekos is being considered
Sunekos is not positioned as a volumising filler. Small bumps, redness or bruising can occur at injection points, and any course is planned after assessment. Read the Sunekos in Worthing page for the current clinic information.
Local consultation
Under-eye treatment should be diagnosis-led, not trend-led
If your main concern is hollow or tired-looking under-eyes, the useful question is not “which treatment is better?” but “what is causing the appearance in my case?” You can also read the under-eye concerns guide or contact Aesthetics Worthing to arrange a consultation.