Everything You Need to Know About SkinVive by Juvederm

Written By Michelle Trivisonno

SkinVive by Juvederm is the first and only FDA-approved hyaluronic acid (HA) microdroplet injectable in the US to improve skin smoothness of the cheeks.

This product increases hydration to improve skin smoothness and provides a lasting glow for up to 6 months with optimal treatment. Also, in a clinical study, patients treated with SkinVive reported higher satisfaction with how glowing, hydrated, refreshed, and healthy their skin looked.

Let’s get into everything you need to know about SkinVive by Juvederm:

Why you should consider SkinVive

Hydration is essential to skin health. As you age, your skin loses HA and overall smoothness. HA hydrates the skin, improving its smoothness so the skin glows. SkinVive by Juvederm is a modified form of HA that helps the skin retain its natural moisture which improves skin smoothness and fine lines of the cheeks.

One SkinVive by Juvederm treatment session typically lasts about 10–15 minutes, on average, and results last up to six months. It smooths and hydrates to help improve skin quality (approved for use in all skin types). Plus, treatment typically doesn’t disrupt everyday activities.

SkinVive vs. fillers

Skinvive is often referred to as a "skin booster" rather than a filler since its job isn’t to rebuild volume like other fillers on the market but rather to hydrate your skin and give you a glowy look that lasts around six months.

"Although Skinvive and other similar fillers have been available in Europe and other parts of the world for some time, it is the first of its kind available in the US market," says Carmen Castilla, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor at Mount Sinai in New York City. "It’s a class of fillers that has been missing in our cosmetic treatment arsenal to date."

How long does SkinVive last?

The results of SkinVive can last up to six months, ensuring a long-lasting, youthful appearance. Best of all, only one treatment is needed to see results.

In clinical studies, patients who were treated with SkinVive reported high satisfaction with how glowing, hydrated, refreshed, and healthy their skin looked through 6 months.

What are the possible side effects of SkinVive?

The most commonly reported side effects were redness, lumps/bumps, swelling, bruising, pain, tenderness, firmness, discoloration, and itching. Most side effects will resolve within seven days. If they persist longer, your physician may treat them with medications such as antibiotics, steroids, or hyaluronidase.

Delayed-onset inflammation near the site of dermal filler injections is one of the known adverse events associated with dermal fillers. As with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.

What precautions should I take before and after SkinVive treatment?

Minimize strenuous exercise, exposure to extensive sun or heat, and alcoholic beverages within the first 24 hours following treatment. Exposure to any of these may cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the injection site

  • Tell your specialist if you are using any medication that can prolong bleeding, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners, as this may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site

  • Tell your specialist if you are planning laser treatment, chemical peeling, or any other procedure after SkinVive. There is a possible risk of an inflammatory reaction at the treatment site

  • This product is intended to improve skin smoothness of the cheeks. The safety and effectiveness of treatment in other areas of the body have not been established

  • Tell your specialist if you are on therapy used to decrease the body’s immune response, as treatment may result in an increased risk of infection

  • Tell your specialist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety for use during pregnancy, or in women who are breastfeeding, has not been studied

  • Tell your specialist if you have a history of excessive scarring (thick, hard scars). The safety of this product in patients with a history of excessive scarring has not been studied and may result in additional scars

  • Tell your specialist if you have a history of pigmentation disorders, as the use of this product in patients with a history of pigmentation disorders has not been studied and may result in changes in pigmentation

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Michelle Trivisonno