Sunekos Collagen Types Explained | Type 1, 3, 4 & 7

Discover how Sunekos works with different collagen types to improve skin quality, elasticity and firmness. Learn why types 4 and 7 matter for skin regeneration.

When we talk about ageing skin, collagen is often the first word mentioned — but what many people don’t realise is that collagen isn’t just one thing. Your skin relies on multiple types of collagen, each with a different role in keeping it firm, elastic, and well-supported.

Understanding how these collagen types work together helps explain why some treatments only provide temporary improvement, while others support true skin regeneration.

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The Different Types of Collagen in the Skin

(In Simple Terms)

Collagen is not just one substance. Your skin relies on several different types of collagen, each with a specific job to keep skin firm, elastic, and healthy.

Think of your skin like a building — it needs strong beams, a support mesh, and secure anchors. All collagen types work together to do this.

Type 1 Collagen – Strength and Firmness

This is the most abundant collagen in the skin.

• Provides strength and structure

• Keeps skin firm and thick

• Helps prevent sagging and deep wrinkles

When this collagen declines, skin loses firmness and starts to sag.

Type 3 Collagen – Elastic Support

Type 3 collagen works alongside Type 1.

• Gives skin flexibility and bounce

• Supports early skin repair and healing

• Helps skin look plump and resilient

Loss of this collagen contributes to fine lines and reduced elasticity.

Reticular Collagen Fibres – The Support Network

Reticular collagen forms a fine mesh inside the skin.

• Supports skin cells, blood vessels, and nerves

• Maintains smooth texture and even skin quality

• Helps skin adapt to movement without damage

When weakened, skin can appear crepey or fragile.

Type 4 Collagen – The Base Support Layer

Type 4 collagen sits at the base of the skin.

• Forms anchoring plates that support the skin from underneath

• Separates and supports the outer and deeper skin layers

• Maintains skin thickness and integrity

Loss of this collagen leads to thinning and loss of structural support.

Type 7 Collagen – The Skin Anchors

Type 7 collagen creates fibres that tie the skin layers together.

• Holds the surface skin firmly to deeper layers

• Prevents skin from slipping, sagging, or creasing

• Maintains firmness and elasticity

When it declines, skin loses stability and develops laxity and crepey texture.

Sunekos & Why All Collagen Types Matter

Healthy, youthful skin depends on all collagen types working together:

• Type 1 and 3 provide strength and elasticity

• Reticular fibres create internal support

• Type 4 and 7 anchor the skin layers together

When one system weakens, the entire structure is affected — especially in delicate areas like the under-eyes, neck, and décolletage.

This is why modern regenerative treatments focus on supporting multiple collagen pathways, rather than targeting just one.

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Collagen and Regenerative Aesthetic Treatments

Modern regenerative treatments aim to stimulate the skin’s own cells — particularly fibroblasts — to produce collagen naturally. Treatments that encourage Type IV (4) and Type VII (7) collagen production help restore the skin’s foundation, rather than simply masking signs of ageing.

This approach is especially beneficial for patients seeking:

• Natural-looking rejuvenation

• Improvement in crepey or thinning skin

• Long-term skin quality enhancement

• Safer options for delicate areas like the under-eyes

The Takeaway

Collagen is not just about plumpness or volume — it’s about structure, support, and attachment. Healthy, youthful-looking skin depends on multiple collagen types working together.

By understanding how collagen functions within the skin, it becomes clear why regenerative, collagen-stimulating treatments are changing the future of aesthetic medicine — focusing not on overfilling, but on rebuilding skin from within.

How Sunekos Supports Collagen Regeneration

Sunekos is specifically designed to support all key collagen systems within the skin, making it a unique regenerative injectable rather than a traditional filler or surface skin booster.

Sunekos contains a patented combination of different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and a precise blend of amino acids. These amino acids act as biological signals that stimulate fibroblasts — the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin.

How Sunekos Works in the Skin

Unlike treatments that only hydrate or create volume, Sunekos works at a cellular level to:

• Provides antioxidents to fight free radical damage

• Supports all reticular collagen fibres, helping rebuild the skin’s internal support network

• Promote Type IV (4) and Type VII (7) collagen, which form anchoring plaques and fibres that hold the skin layers together

By improving these anchoring collagen types, Sunekos helps strengthen the skin’s foundation, reducing thinning, crepey texture, and loss of elasticity — particularly in delicate areas such as the under-eyes, neck, and décolletage.

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Most injectables focus on one outcome — either volume or hydration. Sunekos is different because it focuses on skin architecture.

By encouraging the skin to rebuild its own collagen framework, support network, and anchoring system, Sunekos delivers:

• Improved skin elasticity and firmness

• Better hydration and skin quality

• Natural-looking rejuvenation without heaviness or overfilling

This regenerative approach is why Sunekos is often described as a biological skin booster — supporting long-term skin health rather than temporary cosmetic change.

If you’re interested in treatments that support natural collagen regeneration and long-term skin health, a personalised consultation can help determine the best approach for your skin. Book HERE for an in-clinic consultation.

About the Author - Nurse Nyma

Nurse Nyma Aesthetics is a Brisbane-based cosmetic and regenerative aesthetics clinic led by Nurse Nyma, a highly experienced cosmetic nurse, clinical trainer, and Key Opinion Leader in regenerative blood-based treatments. Based in Wellington Point, the clinic is known for its evidence-informed, natural-looking approach to skin rejuvenation and facial harmony.

Nurse Nyma specialises in advanced regenerative treatments, including PRF-based therapies, EZ Gel, biostimulators, and skin-quality injectables, alongside a comprehensive range of cosmetic injectables and skin treatments. With a strong focus on education, safety, and personalised care, Nurse Nyma Aesthetics is dedicated to helping patients achieve healthy, refreshed skin without over-treatment.

Through ongoing training and a commitment to best-practice medicine, Nurse Nyma Aesthetics continues to lead in the evolving field of regenerative aesthetics, delivering results that prioritise skin health, longevity, and natural beauty.

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