SkinVive by Juvederm Hydrating Treatment

Skinvive is a new, FDA-approved injectable treatment that uses microdroplets of hyaluronic acid (HA) to deliver long-term hydration to your skin with immediate results. The “microdroplet” technique was popularized outside the U.S. and perfected by Allergan over several years to deliver a long lasting “glass skin” complexion.

It is the ideal skin quality booster for anyone who wants smoother, super moisturized, healthy looking skin. SkinVive is the newest product from Allergan Aesthetics, the maker of Botox and Juvederm.

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body. It attracts and holds on to moisture in skin cells, which makes your skin look/feel more hydrated and plump.  As we age, the production of hyaluronic acid in our skin naturally declines (along with collagen and elastin). This causes your skin to dry out and loose volume, which leads to the formation of lines and wrinkles.

SkinVive Hydrates From Within

The moisturizing microdroplets of Juvedérm Skinvive are injected near the surface of the skin using an intradermal injection technique and  helps restore your body’s HA levels to hydrate from within. In addition to extra hydration, SkinVive injections also stimulate the natural production of collagen. This helps correct fine lines and wrinkles, while also improving skin. The result? Skin that retains and replenishes it’s natural softness and moisture and looks/feels healthy and glowing for up to 6 months.

SkinVive is currently FDA approved to improve skin smoothness for the cheeks. Due to it’s hydrating properties, SkinVive is also often used off label by to treat the following areas:

• Neck: To improve skin texture and reduce the appearance of crepey skin
• Décolletage: For hydration and a more youthful appearance
• Hands: To address age spots and improve skin tone
• Around the mouth: To soften lines and wrinkles

How does a SkinVive treatment fit into the stack of steps, products and treatments that improve skin quality? Let’s start with a quick overview of the skin.

The Layers of The Skin

The skin is made up of three layers. The bottom layer is made up of subcutaneous fat. The dermis is the middle layer and makes up 90% of the skin’s thickness. The epidermis is the top layer of skin that acts as a protective barrier and makes new skin. It also helps keep the skin hydrated by preventing water evaporation.

Applying Moisturizer To Your Skin’s Surface

Moisturizers supplement the skin with hydration, help keep moisture within the skin, and also prevent environmental damage to your skin. That’s why daily use of a lightweight face moisturizer like SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture or a heavyweight anti-aging cream like Triple Lipid 2:4:2 that refill cellular lipids and nourishes dry skin is important.

Deeper Hydration with Hydrafacial

Hydrafacials are one of Viva’s most popular skin care treatments. Often referred to as hydradermabrasion, it’s patented three step process deeply cleanses and exfoliates the skin using glycolic and salicylic acid. Next, it use gentle suction to extract impurities from the pores. Then infuses your skin’s surface with hydrating serums for healthy, nourished skin.

6-Months of Natural Hydration With SkinVive

The hyarulonic acid microdroplets in SkinVive are injected into the dermis of skin using an ultra-thin needle. The cross-linked HA immediately begins to attract water molecules, which plump the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It also stimulates the production of collagen proteins to help with skin elasticity and structure. SkinVive is proven to increase internal hydration in the dermis and deliver a lasting glow for up to 6 months.

Oh, And Don’t Forget To Drink Water

You need water to stay healthy. Be sure to drink your recommended daily amount of water. For adults, that’s 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids per day for women and 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) per day for men.

The price of a SkinVive treatment ranges from $650 to $950 in Austin, TX.  A typical SkinVive treatment at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa costs $650 and includes two syringes, one for each side of the face.

SkinVive is injected into the upper layer of skin (dermis) using an ultra-fine needle and a precise treatment grid. The product formula contains the local aesthetic lidocaine, which numbs the area for a more comfortable treatment. Although there might be mild discomfort, SkinVive injections are very quick with patients describing the microinjection sensation as a light pinch or prick because the needle only penetrates a few millimeters under the skin

Best of all there’s no downtime because SkinVive treatments require no recovery time. You can return to work, school, or any other normal daily activity immediately following treatment.

SkinVive results are clinically proven to last up to 6 months.

At Viva Day Spa + Med Spa, we’ve brought together the best of the spa and med spa worlds: nationally recognized medical aesthetics talent and expertise, and the beautiful, relaxing spa experience that Austin has known and loved for the past 19 years. Skip the dermatologist’s office and sterile Botox clinics in Austin and Round Rock. Instead, escape to Viva for award-winning spa treatments  and med spa treatments all under one roof.

Viva Day Spa + Med Spa has been named a Top 500 Allergan Aesthetics practice in the United States for 2024. We’re thrilled to be considered one of the top aesthetics practices in Texas for our experience and expertise with Allergan injectables like Botox, Juvederm and Kybella.

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Plus, Alle members can take advantage of special BOGO gift card offers during annual events during Mother’s Day in May, on Juvderm Day during August, and on National Botox Day every November.

Searching for SkinVive nearby? Viva Day Spa + Med Spa currently offers SkinVive at our Round Rock and Austin med spas:

• North Austin at Viva Domain Northside
• Downtown Austin at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa Lamar
• Central Austin at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa 35th
• Downtown Round Rock at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa Round Rock