SKINVIVE
SKINVIVE by JUVEDERM is the first FDA approved injectable skin booster: hyaluronic acid microdroplets placed just under the skin to improve smoothness, hydration, and glow. It is not a filler in the traditional sense. Think of it as a very effective, long lasting serum injected where serums cannot reach, with results that hold for up to six months.
What isSKINVIVE?
Traditional fillers like JUVEDERM and Sculptra use cohesive gels to rebuild volume and reshape contours. SKINVIVE, made by Allergan, the same company behind JUVEDERM and Botox, works at a different level entirely. Its texture is closer to water than gel, and it is placed as a series of tiny microdroplet injections spread evenly across the cheeks, just under the surface of the skin.
There it hydrates the skin from within, improving suppleness, smoothness, and overall brightness without adding volume or changing your features. It is the treatment for skin that looks dull, dry, or finely lined rather than skin that needs reshaping, and it is an alternative to laser resurfacing, chemical peels, or microneedling depending on your goals.
SKINVIVE is the first and only hyaluronic acid microdroplet injectable in the US that is FDA approved to improve the smoothness of cheek skin, and it works on all skin types and all skin tones. In its clinical study, patients reported greater satisfaction with how their skin looked overall: bright, hydrated, refreshed, and healthy. The treatment itself takes about 15 minutes in our office, and the glow lasts up to six months with optimal treatment.
Who is SKINVIVE for?
SKINVIVE is for people whose skin needs quality, not volume: more glow, more hydration, more smoothness, and nothing that reads as work done.
If your concern is deeper folds or lost volume, a traditional filler like JUVEDERM, Radiesse, or Sculptra may serve you better. We sort this out with you at your consultation.
Your skin looks dull or tired
SKINVIVE restores brightness and glow from just beneath the surface of the skin.
Fine lines are creeping in
Hydrated, plumper skin softens fine wrinkles for a smoother overall texture.
Mild laxity, not major sagging
Early skin slippage in the cheeks is one of the concerns SKINVIVE is meant to address.
Any skin type, any skin tone
SKINVIVE can be administered to all skin types and skin tones, with the same natural finish.
You want subtle, not obvious
Up to six months of natural looking results with no overfilled look and no change to your features.
Where SKINVIVEworks
SKINVIVE is FDA approved for the cheeks, the broad canvas of the face where skin quality shows most. Microdroplets are distributed evenly across the treatment area rather than placed at single points.
Select an area on the figure to see what SKINVIVE does there.
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The SKINVIVEglow.
These photographs show the kind of change SKINVIVE is designed for: the same face, the same features, but skin that reads brighter, smoother, and healthier. Drag the handle to compare.
See the full galleryIndividual results vary. These photographs are from the treatment gallery on the practice's previous website and are not a guarantee of your own outcome.
Whatto expect.
Book a consultationPricing depends on the size of the treatment area and the number of sessions in your plan. Financing options, including CareCredit, are available.
A series of quick microdroplet injections per cheek with a tiny needle. Genuinely a lunch-break treatment, with little to no discomfort.
For at least 24 hours, skip strenuous exercise, sun exposure, and alcohol. Mild bruising, brief swelling, or redness at the injection sites resolves within about a week.
Skin looks brighter and more hydrated as the microdroplets integrate. Maintenance treatments keep the glow going once the first results wear off.
Frequently asked questions
What is SKINVIVE?
SKINVIVE by JUVEDERM is the first FDA approved injectable skin booster: hyaluronic acid microdroplets placed just under the skin of the cheeks to improve smoothness, hydration, and glow. It is made by Allergan, the maker of JUVEDERM and Botox.
Is SKINVIVE FDA approved?
Yes. It is the first and only hyaluronic acid microdroplet injectable in the US approved by the FDA to improve the smoothness of cheek skin.
How is SKINVIVE different from traditional fillers?
Traditional fillers use cohesive gels to add volume and reshape contours. SKINVIVE has a texture more like water and is placed superficially to improve skin quality itself. It will not change your features or add volume.
How long do results last?
Up to six months with optimal treatment. Maintenance sessions keep results going once the first treatment wears off.
Am I a candidate?
If you are bothered by dull skin, fine lines, dryness, or mild laxity in the cheeks and want natural looking improvement without an overfilled look, you are likely a fit. SKINVIVE works on all skin types and all skin tones.
What is the treatment like?
About 15 minutes of small microdroplet injections distributed across each cheek with a tiny needle, placed by one of our experienced injectors. Many patients report little to no discomfort.
Is there downtime?
Little to none. For at least 24 hours afterward, avoid strenuous exercise, sun exposure, and alcohol; then carry on as usual.
Are there side effects?
Mild bruising, brief swelling, or redness at the injection sites can occur and usually resolves within about a week. Bumps, stiffness, discoloration, or burning are less common, and serious reactions such as allergy or infection are very rare.
How is SKINVIVE different from laser resurfacing or peels?
SKINVIVE works from just beneath the skin rather than on the surface, so depending on your goals it can be an alternative to laser resurfacing, chemical peels, or microneedling.
How much does SKINVIVE cost?
Cost depends on the treatment area and number of sessions, so we give you an exact quote at your consultation. Financing options including CareCredit are available.
Ask about injectables.
Tell us what you would like to soften or restore. We will come back with which product fits, how long it lasts, and what to expect at your first visit.
Your details go straight to our Montgomery Road front desk and are never shared. A team member replies during office hours, usually the same day.
Ready when you are.
Book a consultation at our Montgomery Road office, or call and we will help you decide where to start.
Medically reviewed by Shalini Gupta, MD, Harvard-trained dermatologist and founder of The Dermatology, Laser & Vein Center. Last reviewed September 2026. This page is for education and is not a substitute for a personalized medical consultation.