SKINVIVE® Austin, TX

SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® is the first and only hyaluronic acid microdroplet injectable indicated to improve skin smoothness of the cheeks and hydrate from within – without a series of treatments – for a glow that lasts up to six months.* (Lasts six months with optimal treatment. The glow was reported by patients using a validated questionnaire that included satisfaction with how radiant their skin looked.)

SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® is made of modified hyaluronic acid, a molecule that naturally occurs in your skin. SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® microdroplet injections replenish your cheeks with hyaluronic acid to hydrate from within. SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® is designed to help the skin retain its natural moisture and softness, leading to an improvement in the skin smoothness of the cheeks.

Since SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® is hyaluronic acid, it is technically a filler. However, the modified hyaluronic acid in SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® is designed to improve cheek smoothness and hydrate from within for smooth texture and a radiant glow—without changing your face shape or volume.

Treatment with SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® has minimal downtime, especially compared with other skin quality treatment recovery times that can stretch up to two weeks.

SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® takes, on average, about 15 minutes to inject. This does not include consultation and evaluation time.

The results of SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® are clinically proven to last up to 6 months with optimal treatment. An optional touch-up may be needed to achieve the desired aesthetic effect, so we recommend seeing your licensed specialist every 6 months to see if you should get treated.

SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® was studied in people with all skin types.

You may have seen hyaluronic acid as an ingredient in moisturizing creams or serums. In SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM®, hyaluronic acid attracts water within your skin to keep your cheeks hydrated and smooth-looking.

People in the SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® clinical study experienced cheek skin smoothness lasting consistently through 6 months and reported high satisfaction with how glowing, hydrated, refreshed, and healthy their skin looked through six months.

Yes, an evaluator-blinded, randomized, multicenter, controlled pivotal clinical study verified the benefits of these hyaluronic-acid microdroplet gel treatments.

Following the clinical trial, the 209 study participants completed surveys at the one-month and six-month marks to convey their satisfaction with the results of their hyaluronic-acid microdroplet gel treatment. Satisfaction factors participants were asked to rate in their surveys include the health, radiance, and hydration of the skin on their cheeks.

• More than 60% of participants stated that they were satisfied with their skin’s radiance. Before their treatment with hyaluronic-acid microdroplet filler, only 11% of participants were satisfied with how radiant their skin looked.
• Over 70% of clinical trial participants stated they were satisfied with their facial hydration, compared to 24% prior to treatment.
• More than 80% of participants expressed satisfaction with how healthy their skin was, whereas only 38% stated they were satisfied before their treatment with JUVÉDERM’s HA microdroplet filler.

Yes, the FDA has approved the use of intradermal injections of SKINVIVE® for the purpose of improving the hydration, texture, and appearance of the cheeks.

Absolutely. The clinical trial verified the safety of these skin-hydrating treatments, which helped this revolutionary product attain approval from the FDA. Furthermore, the FDA took safety one step further by requiring that Allergan Aesthetics provide a training program for providers before they begin administering JUVÉDERM’s intradermal hyaluronic-acid microdroplet gel treatments to their patients.

Individuals eligible for this skin-hydrating treatment are those who are at least 21 years of age.

Traditional dermal fillers augment the skin by adding volume to contour various areas of the face. However, these traditional fillers are unable to improve the quality of the skin. With a JUVÉDERM SKINVIVE® treatment, providers place the microdroplets of HA superficially so they can hydrate the skin. The result is skin that appears healthy, bright, and supple.

This treatment is unique because it uses the only intradermal hyaluronic acid-based microdroplet gel that is specifically designed to hydrate the dry skin on the cheeks.

The dermis is the middle layer of skin. It is located between the epidermis (i.e., the top layer of skin) and the hypodermis (i.e., the bottom, fatty layer of skin). Following treatment, patients enjoy well-hydrated skin that is smoother, healthier, brighter, and more refreshed. Since providers inject hyaluronic-acid microdroplet gel into the dermis, the treatment areas also appear plumper and more supple.

JUVÉDERM’s hyaluronic-acid microdroplet gel is thinner than traditional dermal fillers, which allows providers to treat dull skin, fine lines, mild skin laxity, and volume loss while also improving the quality of the patient’s skin.

To ensure the patient remains comfortable during treatment, the providers at the Buckingham Center can apply a topical anesthetic to the areas of the face receiving treatment. In addition, JUVÉDERM combines lidocaine with their intradermal hyaluronic-acid microdroplet gel. Lidocaine is an anesthetic that many dentists use while performing dental procedures. Patients who know they are allergic to or have had a negative reaction to lidocaine need to let their Buckingham Center provider know before they schedule their skin-hydration microdroplet gel treatment.

Since Buckingham Center’s providers frequently perform injection procedures, intradermal skin hydration treatments are quick.

Although patients can return to their regular activities directly following treatment, it is a good idea to avoid excessive heat, UV exposure, alcoholic beverages, participating in strenuous exercise, and applying makeup for 24 hours. Patients exposed to any of these during the initial 24 hours following their skin hydration treatment may experience inflammation, itching, and redness.

Well-hydrated skin provides individuals with a variety of desirable characteristics. Thoroughly hydrated skin appears smooth, vibrant, and refreshed. Patients must schedule an initial consultation before having an HA microdroplet gel treatment. During their initial consultation, patients should:

• Give their provider a list of their medications – this list should have the name of the medication, the reason they take it, the frequency taken, and the dose
• Be prepared to discuss any medical conditions and previous surgeries
• Inform their provider if they have allergies to medications or latex
• Let their provider know what they would like to accomplish with a SKINVIVE® treatment

The results that Buckingham Center’s providers achieve with JUVÉDERM’s skin-hydrating treatments are long-lasting. Patients can see their results directly following their treatment, and these results last for at least six months. Once patients notice that their results are fading, they can return to the Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery to receive a maintenance treatment.

There are people who should avoid treatment with intradermal hyaluronic-acid microdroplet filler. People should avoid SKINVIVE® treatments if they have:

• An allergy or sensitivity to gram-positive bacterial proteins
• Multiple severe allergies
• An allergy to lidocaine
• A history of anaphylaxis

In addition, women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid treatment with intradermal skin-hydrating filler.

There are times when a patient must postpone skin-hydrating treatments in Austin, Texas. Treatment postponement may be necessary if the patient has pimples, skin sores, cysts, hives, a rash, or an infection. When any of these issues are present, moving forward with treatment could make the patient’s skin problems worse or delay the healing process.

As with any procedure, side effects are possible. However, choosing an experienced provider can help reduce the likelihood of side effects and complications. The potential side effects following a JUVÉDERM skin-hydrating treatment in Austin, Texas, include:

• Inflammation at the injection sites
• Tenderness
• Pain
• Bumps
• Redness
• Abrasions or papules at the injection sites
• Bruising
• Itching
• Discoloration
• Firmness near the injection sites

If a patient does experience side effects, they are usually mild and resolve within 30 days of treatment. Nonetheless, if symptoms continue, patients need to contact Buckingham Center at (512) 401-2500.

Although the complications listed below are rare, patients in Austin, Texas, need to be aware of the following possibilities:

• Temporary scabs
• Scarring
• Vision abnormalities, including blindness
• Stroke

Patients experiencing any of the symptoms below must contact their provider at (512) 401-2500 or seek medical care right away.

• Difficulty speaking
• A severe headache
• Face drooping
• Vision changes
• Trouble walking
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Unusual pain (during or following treatment)
• Skin that appears lighter (directly following treatment)
• Weakness or numbness in their face, legs, or arms

Choosing an experienced Austin, Texas, provider to perform an aesthetic treatment or plastic surgery procedure is the best way a patient can avoid complications.

The providers at Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery create each patient a custom-designed treatment plan. Therefore, the only way a provider can give an accurate quote is through an initial consultation.

Since JUVÉDERM’s intradermal skin-hydrating treatments are aesthetic, it is unlikely that health insurance will cover this type of treatment.