What Is SKINVIVE by JUVÉDERM?
SKINVIVE by JUVÉDERM is an FDA-approved hyaluronic acid injectable treatment used to improve skin smoothness.
It is often referred to as a skin booster because the primary goal is improving skin quality rather than creating significant facial volume or changing facial contours.
SKINVIVE is administered using tiny microdroplet injections beneath the surface of the skin.
Hyaluronic acid naturally attracts and retains moisture. SKINVIVE uses modified hyaluronic acid to help the treated skin retain moisture and softness, resulting in smoother and more hydrated-looking skin.
What Does SKINVIVE Do?
SKINVIVE is designed to improve skin quality from within.
Depending on the treatment area and individual patient, benefits may include:
- Improved skin smoothness
- Increased skin hydration
- Softer-looking skin
- Improvement in the appearance of fine lines
- Refreshed-looking skin
- Healthier-looking skin
- Natural-looking improvement without the primary goal of adding facial volume
Results vary between patients.
SKINVIVE for the Cheeks
SKINVIVE is FDA-approved for intradermal injection to improve skin smoothness of the cheeks in adults over age 21.
Rather than using hyaluronic acid primarily to create volume or change facial contours, SKINVIVE uses microdroplet injections to improve cheek skin quality and hydration.
This can make it an appealing treatment for patients who are happy with their facial shape but want their skin to look smoother, more hydrated, and refreshed.
SKINVIVE for Neck Lines
SKINVIVE is also FDA-approved for treatment of neck lines to improve the appearance of the neck in adults over age 21.
The neck is often one of the first areas to show visible changes in skin quality, including horizontal neck lines and changes in smoothness.
For appropriate patients, SKINVIVE may be used as part of a customized treatment plan to reduce the appearance of neck lines and improve overall neck appearance.
During your consultation, your provider will evaluate your neck, skin quality, anatomy, and treatment goals to determine whether SKINVIVE is appropriate.
How Does a SKINVIVE Skin Booster Work?
SKINVIVE contains modified hyaluronic acid (HA).
Hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally found within the skin and is known for its ability to attract and retain moisture.
SKINVIVE is injected in small amounts using a microdroplet technique. Rather than primarily building volume, the treatment is designed to improve skin smoothness and hydration within the treated area.
The result is a subtle skin-quality treatment intended to help your skin look smoother and more hydrated while maintaining your natural facial features.
SKINVIVE vs. Traditional Dermal Filler
One of the most common questions we receive is:
“Is SKINVIVE a filler?”
Technically, SKINVIVE is a hyaluronic acid injectable gel within the JUVÉDERM family. However, its treatment goal is different from many traditional dermal fillers.
Traditional dermal fillers may be used to:
- Restore or add volume
- Enhance lips
- Define the chin or jawline
- Enhance cheek contours
- Address certain facial folds or lines
SKINVIVE is primarily used to:
- Improve skin smoothness
- Increase hydration within the treated skin
- Improve overall skin quality
- Create subtle, natural-looking skin improvement
If you're interested in improving your skin but do not want to significantly change your facial shape or add noticeable volume, SKINVIVE may be worth discussing with your provider.
SKINVIVE vs. Microneedling
Both SKINVIVE and microneedling can be incorporated into skin-quality treatment plans, but they work very differently.
SKINVIVE is an injectable hyaluronic acid treatment that improves hydration and skin smoothness from within.
Microneedling creates controlled microchannels in the skin to initiate a natural healing and collagen-remodeling response.
Depending on your concerns, your provider may recommend SKINVIVE, microneedling, or a customized treatment plan involving multiple skin-quality treatments.
What Happens During a SKINVIVE Treatment?
Your appointment begins with a consultation with one of our experienced Nurse Practitioners.
We will evaluate your:
- Skin quality
- Treatment area
- Medical history
- Previous injectable treatments
- Current concerns
- Desired results
If SKINVIVE is appropriate, the treatment involves a series of small injections placed throughout the selected treatment area.
SKINVIVE also contains lidocaine to help improve comfort during treatment.
The injections themselves generally take approximately 15 minutes, although your total appointment will be longer to allow time for consultation, assessment, preparation, and aftercare instructions.
When Will I See SKINVIVE Results?
SKINVIVE is designed to create subtle improvement in skin quality rather than dramatic changes to facial structure.
As the treated skin benefits from increased hydration, patients may notice smoother and more refreshed-looking skin.
Clinical studies demonstrated improvement in cheek skin smoothness lasting through 6 months with optimal treatment.
Individual results and duration vary.
How Long Does SKINVIVE Last?
SKINVIVE results can last up to approximately 6 months with optimal treatment.
Some patients may benefit from an optional touch-up treatment to achieve their desired aesthetic result.
Because everyone's skin and treatment goals are different, your provider can recommend when you should return for evaluation or maintenance treatment.
Is There Downtime After SKINVIVE?
SKINVIVE typically involves minimal downtime, but injectable treatments can cause temporary reactions.
Common treatment-area reactions may include:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Tenderness
- Pain
- Firmness
- Lumps or bumps
- Itching
- Discoloration
These reactions are generally temporary.
Your provider will review potential side effects, risks, and aftercare instructions with you before treatment.
SKINVIVE Aftercare
Following your SKINVIVE treatment, follow the individualized instructions provided by your SkinSational Aesthetics provider.
You may be advised to minimize:
- Strenuous exercise
- Extensive sun exposure
- Excessive heat
for approximately the first 24 hours or as otherwise directed by your provider.
Avoid unnecessarily touching or applying pressure to freshly treated areas unless instructed otherwise.
Who Is a Good Candidate for SKINVIVE?
SKINVIVE may be an option for adults over age 21 who are interested in improving skin smoothness and hydration while maintaining natural-looking facial features.
It may be especially appealing if you:
- Want smoother-looking skin
- Are concerned with skin hydration
- Want to improve overall skin quality
- Have fine lines within an appropriate treatment area
- Want subtle results
- Don't necessarily want traditional facial volumization
A consultation is required to determine whether SKINVIVE is appropriate for you.