A smooth, hydrated, and refreshed look can make a big difference in how your skin feels—and how you feel about it. While traditional dermal fillers have been popular for years, SKINVIVE™ by Juvederm® offers a new approach to skin rejuvenation. Here’s what sets it apart and why more people are choosing it to boost their glow.
SKINVIVE™ is the first and only FDA-approved hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable designed specifically to improve skin smoothness and hydration in the cheeks. Unlike traditional fillers that add volume or reshape facial contours, SKINVIVE™ works beneath the skin’s surface to enhance skin quality itself.
It’s formulated with a unique HA gel that attracts and retains moisture, helping the skin appear smoother, more hydrated, and naturally radiant. Instead of changing your features, SKINVIVE™ focuses on refreshing the look of your skin so it appears healthier and more luminous.
Traditional dermal fillers are typically used to add volume, define facial features, or fill deep lines and wrinkles. They’re often injected into areas like the nasolabial folds, lips, or jawline to lift, contour, and shape.
SKINVIVE™, on the other hand, is not meant to add volume or create dramatic changes. Its goal is to improve skin texture and smoothness by increasing hydration. The product uses a specialized formulation of hyaluronic acid that spreads evenly beneath the skin to enhance overall skin quality rather than targeting specific folds or hollows.
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While both treatments use hyaluronic acid, they’re designed for different outcomes. SKINVIVE™ is perfect for people who want a fresh, dewy look without changing their facial structure.
One of the benefits of SKINVIVE™ is that its effects are long-lasting but still natural-looking. In clinical studies, the skin-smoothing and hydrating results have been shown to last about six months, although some people enjoy their refreshed look even longer.
Maintenance treatments can help prolong the effect, and Dr. Tenley Lawton will help create a personalized plan that fits your aesthetic goals. Because SKINVIVE™ doesn’t add bulk or volume, your skin remains soft and natural to the touch, even as the treatment gradually wears off.
Most people love that SKINVIVE™ is a quick, minimally invasive treatment. The procedure itself typically takes about 15–30 minutes, depending on your treatment plan.
After the injections, it’s common to experience mild redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection sites. These effects usually fade within a few days. Most people return to work or social activities immediately afterward, making SKINVIVE™ an easy option to fit into a busy schedule.
Dr. Lawton and her team will provide aftercare instructions to help your skin recover quickly and keep your glow looking its best.
SKINVIVE™ can be a great choice if you’re noticing mild texture concerns, dullness, or want to enhance your skin’s natural glow, without changing the shape of your face. It’s suitable for a range of skin types and tones.
Ideal candidates are typically healthy adults who want to improve the look of their cheek skin and prefer subtle, skin-focused results rather than dramatic changes in facial contour. It’s also a great complement to other treatments; for example, you could combine SKINVIVE™ with traditional fillers in other areas or with treatments like laser resurfacing to target multiple skin concerns at once.
During your consultation, Dr. Tenley Lawton will evaluate your skin, discuss your goals, and recommend the best approach, whether that’s SKINVIVE™, traditional fillers, or a personalized combination of treatments.
*Individual Results May Vary
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Would you like to learn more about SKINVIVE™ or dermal fillers? Simply fill out the form on this page or call Tenley K. Lawton, M.D. at (949) 356-6158 to schedule your consultation with Board-Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tenley Lawton. Proudly serving Newport Beach and the greater Orange County, CA, area.
*Individual Results May Vary.
