Hydration and glow, for the face and the neck
Patients who want smoother, more hydrated, better-looking skin — without adding volume or reshaping a single feature — can consider SKINVIVE by Juvéderm, an injectable that works on skin quality rather than structure, now approved for use in the neck as well as the cheeks.
What Is SKINVIVE?
SKINVIVE is the first and only FDA-approved hyaluronic acid microdroplet injectable designed specifically to improve skin quality. Unlike traditional dermal fillers, SKINVIVE does not sculpt or lift. It is placed shallowly beneath the surface of the skin, where hyaluronic acid attracts and holds water, improving hydration, smoothness and texture from within. At SkinPerfected, we use SKINVIVE to help patients achieve a dewy, hydrated, refreshed and healthy glow without changing their facial structure.
Where We Use SKINVIVE
Cheeks
The cheeks are the most common SKINVIVE treatment area. Microdroplet injections placed across the mid-face improve hydration and texture, replenishing skin that looks dull or flat and leaving a brightened, dewy finish — without adding a single degree of volume or changing the shape of the face.
Neck
SKINVIVE is now approved for injection in the neck as well. The neck is one of the first areas to show visible signs of aging because of its delicate skin structure and constant movement, and it is one of the areas patients are most likely to neglect in a daily skincare routine. Used here, SKINVIVE improves hydration and smoothness in skin that has become dry, crepey or uneven in texture, so the neck reads as healthy and cared for rather than older than the face.
SKINVIVE addresses skin quality in the neck. It does not relax muscle banding or tighten laxity — those concerns are treated differently. If neck aging is your primary concern, our neck rejuvenation options cover the full range, and SKINVIVE is frequently combined with them.
What SKINVIVE Treats
Skin Dullness
SKINVIVE injections replenish the skin and provide a brightened look. For patients whose main complaint is that their skin looks tired or flat rather than deflated, this is the concern SKINVIVE was built for.
Rough or Uneven Texture
By increasing water retention within the skin, SKINVIVE softens rough patches and smooths the surface for a more even feel as well as a more even look.
Dehydrated Skin
The active ingredient in SKINVIVE increases water retention within the skin, helping to keep it hydrated long-term rather than for the few hours a topical product lasts.
Fine Lines and Mild Wrinkling
SKINVIVE is not a wrinkle treatment and does not add volume. It does strengthen the skin, and in doing so it can reduce the appearance of very mild lines while softening the overall look of the treated area.
Benefits of SKINVIVE
SKINVIVE offers a set of advantages that no topical product and no traditional filler can deliver on its own, including:
- Increased Skin Hydration: Binds natural moisture beneath the skin’s surface for healthier, glowing skin.
- Improved Texture: Softens fine lines and smooths rough patches for a more even feel.
- No Facial Reshaping: Leaves your natural contours intact while enhancing skin quality.
- Two Treatment Areas: Approved for the cheeks and the neck, so the two can be addressed together.
- Even Dispersal: SKINVIVE injections are designed to disperse evenly throughout the treatment area for comprehensive results.
- Quick Treatment: Most sessions take just 15 to 30 minutes with little to no downtime.
- Minimal Downtime: Return to your daily routine immediately after your appointment.
Our Providers
Meet The Team
Our founding team is composed of dermatology expert providers and managers that have been active participants in the dermatology and aesthetic medical industry for over 20 years each.
How SKINVIVE Works
The SKINVIVE procedure uses a system of targeted microdroplet injections placed shallowly under the skin of the treatment area, typically the cheeks, the neck, or both. The hyaluronic acid delivered this way does not sit in one place adding volume the way a structural filler does. It disperses evenly through the treatment area and increases the skin’s ability to retain water, which is what produces the smoother texture and brighter finish. Because the change is happening at the level of skin quality rather than facial structure, results build over a few weeks rather than appearing the moment you leave.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
SKINVIVE is suitable for a wide range of patients who want to improve the texture and appearance of their skin. Ideal candidates include:
- Adults looking to boost skin hydration and smoothness
- Patients who want subtle rejuvenation without volume changes
- Individuals with dull, tired-looking skin or uneven skin texture
- Patients whose neck looks older or drier than their face
- Those in good general health with realistic expectations
- People seeking a non-invasive way to enhance their natural glow
- Patients over the age of 21
Experience the Difference with SkinPerfected
If you have been searching for a minimally invasive treatment to address your skin concerns, we have a solution for you. We see clients from Hinsdale, Downers Grove, La Grange, and Glen Ellyn. At SkinPerfected in Woodridge and Hinsdale, IL, we offer SKINVIVE treatments for personalized results. If you want to find out more about your candidacy, contact us online or schedule a consultation.
Shannon Morrow, PA-C
Shannon Morrow is a board-certified Physician Associate with over 22 years in Dermatology and Aesthetic medicine. Shannon has trained under some of the best dermatology experts in Chicagoland and has spent two decades working alongside top teams in Lincolnshire and La Grange. Shannon is an AMI National Trainer for Allergan, the makers of Botox Cosmetic® and Juvederm®. Over the years, she has developed a special interest in advanced injectables, lasers, and combination treatments — always focusing on safety, efficacy, and staying ahead of the latest techniques.
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