SKINVIVETM
Frequently Asked
Questions

Models treated with SKINVIVETM.
Individual results may vary.

SKINVIVE™ is a smooth hyaluronic acid gel1 specifically designed to hydrate* and refresh your skin.2

Unlike topical moisturisers, SKINVIVE™ delivers hyaluronic acid into the deeper layers of your skin, so you can achieve long-lasting§ hydration for up to 9 months.3,4

SKINVIVE™ can be used to treat the face, neck, and décolletage area.1

SKINVIVE™ hyaluronic acid injections are suitable for all skin types.4,5,¶ So, if you're looking to improve your skin's clarity,** smoothness,†† hydration,* radiance‡‡ or tone (colour),§§ SKINVIVE™ could be right for you.2

A single SKINVIVE™ treatment can provide deep, long-lasting§ hydration for up to 9 months.4 It can also visibly reduce fine lines, with results that last up to 4 months.4

Creams and serums containing hyaluronic acid are applied topically.3 This means they often have to be applied frequently, because they only hydrate the surface layers of the skin.3

In contrast, hyaluronic acid injections like SKINVIVE™ target the deeper layers of your skin,4,7 delivering hyaluronic acid where it can make a real difference.4,7 This means they can offer long-lasting,§ deep hydration.4,‖

Designed for skin hydration,1 SKINVIVE™ contains a thinner form of hyaluronic acid that easily spreads to deeply hydrate skin from within.8,9 This is different to facial fillers that have a thicker form of hyaluronic acid, which is more suitable to increase volume or re-contour the face.8,9

SKINVIVE™ can complement your existing skincare routine, adding deep hydration alongside your daily cleansing, exfoliating, moisturising and sun protection4,10 – so you can enjoy hydrated,* glowing‡‡ skin day in, day out.2

After treatment, you can expect to see results within the first month.4 SKINVIVE™ then keeps on working for up to 9 months so you can enjoy a long-lasting4,§ glow2,‡‡ day in, day out.

If you’re looking to improve dull or rough skin, SKINVIVE™ could help.2 By unleashing deep, long-lasting§ hydration,4,‖ SKINVIVE™ could help you achieve smooth,†† glowing,‡‡ and healthy-looking‖‖ skin.2

When skin is dehydrated, it often appears rough in texture.11 By boosting skin hydration with SKINVIVE™, you could enjoy touchably smooth skin for up to 6 months with just one treatment.4,‖

If you're looking to tackle fine lines on your face, décolletage or hands, SKINVIVE™ could help.1 Treatment has been shown to visibly reduce fine lines, with results that last up to 4 months.4

If you’re looking to achieve a more even skin tone, SKINVIVE™ could help.2 By delivering hyaluronic acid into the deeper layers of the skin,4 SKINVIVE™ has been shown to not only improve skin tone (colour),§§ but also smoothness,†† clarity,** radiance‡‡ and hydration.2,*

When skin is dehydrated, it often appears visibly dry and dull.11 SKINVIVE™ delivers hyaluronic acid into the deeper layers of the skin where it could make a real difference.4,7

It also boosts levels of aquaporin-312,¶¶ – a natural occurring molecule that helps maintain water balance in the skin. Increases in aquaporin-3 signal an increase in hydration.12,13

Through this deep hydration, SKINVIVE can help you to achieve a healthy-looking‖‖ glow‡‡ for up to 9 months.2

SKINVIVE™ can fit into your wider aesthetic treatment plan, whether that includes other fillers, wrinkle relaxers, fat-dissolving injections, or body contouring.14

SKINVIVE™ should not be used simultaneously with laser treatment, deep chemical peels or dermabrasion. For surface peels, it is recommended not to inject the product if the inflammatory reaction generated is significant.1

To make your experience as comfortable as possible, SKINVIVE™ contains lidocaine, a mild local anaesthetic.1

Like all medical procedures, treatment with hyaluronic acid injections may cause side effects. For SKINVIVE™, these may include inflammatory reactions such as redness and swelling, bruising, lumps, thickening and hardening of skin and discolouration at the site of injection.1

These injection-site reactions are mainly mild or moderate and typically resolve within 1 week.4

Treatment with SKINVIVE™ may cause injection-site reactions.1 However, a licensed practitioner specialised in facial aesthetics will be trained to reduce the risk of side effects, like bruising or lumps.1

Treatment typically takes between 8 and 15 minutes,15,*** although it can vary depending on the areas treated. Your appointment time will be slightly longer to allow for a full consultation with your practitioner.

For 12 hours after SKINVIVE™ treatment, you should avoid using make-up.1

For 2 weeks after SKINVIVE™ treatment, you should avoid any extended exposure to the sun, UV rays or temperatures below 0°C.1 You should also avoid any sauna or steam room sessions during this time.1

SKINVIVE™ by JUVÉDERM® is a medical device Class III CE0344. Manufactured by Pringy, France. SKINVIVE™ by JUVÉDERM® is an injectable implant used for the treatment, by filling, of superficial cutaneous depressions such as fine lines and for additional improvement of skin quality attributes such as hydration and elasticity1.  

This product is contraindicated for patients with severe allergies or allergies to gram-positive bacterial proteins or lidocaine and for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

The most common side effects include temporary reactions at the treatment site such as swelling, non-inflammatory nodule, inflammatory reaction, herpes virus reactivation, allergic reaction, hematomas, pain/tenderness, redness, and discoloration. 

Other side effects can occur such as unsatisfactory results after treatment, device migration, inflammatory nodule, cyst, tissue damage, necrosis, infection, autoimmune disorder, vision disorder/loss, vascular occlusion, stroke, neurological symptoms and cardiac complications.  

Medical devices have associated risks, please refer to the contraindications, warnings and precautions sections in the Instructions For Use. 

  1. SKINVIVE™ by JUVÉDERM® IFU. 20089472. Revision 2024-11-25. 

This content is intended for adult (>18yrs) audience only. You should always consult a healthcare professional to help you decide if SKINVIVE by Juvéderm is right for you and provide you with a full list of side effects.