Dermal Filler for Hydration (Skinvive™ by Juvéderm®)
For those wanting more glowing, “juicy-looking” skin, the clinic is excited to introduce Skinvive by Juvéderm to our offerings. Unlike fillers used to sculpt the face and add volume back to the skin, Skinvive is an innovative micro-droplet injectable gel to help the skin retain its natural moisture.
This “skin booster” harnesses the moisture-drawing ability of hyaluronic acid to increase hydration in your skin and enhance its texture. Skinvive also stimulates collagen production in the treated area to help improve skin’s elasticity. In addition to helping improve smoothness in facial skin, Skinvive can help treat fine lines in the neck.
Skinvive can also complement and enhance the effects of other aesthetic procedures, such as Potenza™ radiofrequency microneedling, which helps your skin produce more collagen and elastin. (For more information, please refer to the Potenza section under Microneedling.)
After consulting with you to determine if Skinvive is the right product for your complexion goals as well as the appropriate amount to use based on your skin’s condition, Dr. Hermant will inject the product into your dermis using very small injection points spaced very close together in a grid pattern. The filler will then diffuse into the skin, drawing in water molecules to activate hydration. While Skinvive contains lidocaine, numbing cream can also be applied to avoid any discomfort.
Contact the clinic for more information and to book a consultation.
FAQ
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With optimal treatment, the product should increase hydration to improve skin’s smoothness and glow for up to six months.
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Dehydrated skin, fine lines, dull complexion.
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After topical numbing (if used), a typical session is about 15 minutes.
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The fillers used at the clinic all feature lidocaine, a mild anesthetic to help numb the injection area. A numbing cream can also be applied for added comfort.
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To minimize the risk of bruising, for a week prior, avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Advil or Aleve®; fish oils and blood thinners; and refrain from drinking alcohol or green tea (as well as taking other antioxidants). To help prevent infection, avoid dental work for two weeks before and after filler injections.
You must be 100 per cent healthy and not taking any antibiotics. All immunizations and vaccinations must be administered at least two weeks before or after a filler treatment.
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Don’t apply makeup for 12 hours after the procedure. Avoid strenuous exercise, sun exposure and temperature extremes for 48 to 72 hours post treatment. Avoid air travel for a week after treatment. Wear a high-protection broad-spectrum sunscreen daily. If you have a history of getting cold sores, a prescription for an antiviral medication will be given to you.
After treatment, the regular use of skin-care products featuring hyaluronic acid can help slow the process by which your body breaks down fillers. The clinic carries Alastin HA Immerse Serum™ and SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan — both of which help increase the skin’s hyaluronic-acid levels over time. Additionally, the SkinCeuticals Post-Procedure Protocol Volumizing & Plumping Kit is designed to maintain and enhance results after treatment — helping to visibly improve plumpness, hydration and contour definition. The kit includes trial sizes of C E Ferulic® and HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan serums, and Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 and A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced creams. Dr. Hermant may suggest additional products and further precautions.
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Minor swelling at the injection site is common, and normally resolves within a few days. Lumps and bumps may appear at the injection site, which normally resolve within a few days. To help avoid minor bruising, Dr. Hermant will provide preventive tips during the consultation. These include use of Alastin® Skincare INhance Post-Injection Serum, which is carried at the clinic.
