SkinVive®

What is SkinVive®?

SkinVive by Juvederm® is the first injectable gel made of hyaluronic acid, crafted for intradermal microdroplet injections. SkinVive® introduces minuscule quantities of hyaluronic acid directly into the skin instead of beneath the dermal layer. The method aims to bring a more radiant, supply skin hydration, with a vibrant youthful look. 

Approved by the FDA in May 2023, the injectable official indication is to “improve skin smoothness of the cheeks” (in other words, smooth fine lines). But many are describing it more generally as a "skin booster"—unlike traditional fillers, it’s not designed to rebuild volume but to target subtle lines, hydrate, and give skin more radiance. Unlike other traditional dermal fillers, SkinVive® doesn’t reshape your face, rather, it uses the power of hyaluronic acid to help skin look refreshed and glowing for up to six months. Supercharging your cheeks with a hyaluronic acid charged hydration boost. SkinVive® smooths and improves the texture of cheeks, treating dry, dull skin and fine lines, leaving you with a radiant glow. 

How Does SkinVive®  Work?

SkinVive® is a first of it’s kind injectable because all other hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are intended to be injected underneath the dermal layer, adding volume and contour to the treatment area. SkinVive® uses microdroplets which increase the flow of water and glycerol into and out of the cells. SkinVive® is an FDA cleared filler to hydrate skin, improve the texture of cheeks, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

SkinVive®, is meant to leverage the moisture-attracting qualities of hyaluronic acid to increase hydration in the skin and improve texture. Instead of injecting the solution into the subdermis to fill in volume loss, we place droplet injections of SkinVive® more superficially into the dermis. Once it is deposited into the skin, it diffuses into an even layer and it can fill in fine lines and smooth crepey skin.

What Can You Expect from SkinVive® Treatment?

When Skinvive® is injected, it also stimulates collagen production, which improves elasticity and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Hydrating skin helps improve other skin woes, like a lack of elasticity and dullness—so by targeting hydration with SkinVive® and a solid skin-care routine, you may see an improvement in those areas, as well. SkinVive® is the first filler that is intradermal not subdermal—meaning it’s injected into the dermis not below it. SkinVive® gives you the ability to get rid of those shallow fine lines that other types of fillers can’t treat. SkinVive is an alternative to laser resurfacing from skin damage. You can expect to see an immediate smoothing of fine lines and may see some overall plumping shortly after getting SkinVive®, but full results—including more hydrated, glowy skin—usually develop after a few weeks.