Skin Hydration | “Injectable Moisturizer”

Yes. SkinVive by Juvéderm is authorized by Health Canada and is designed specifically for intradermal injection to improve superficial fine lines and skin hydration. 

As with any injectable treatment, appropriate patient selection and technique matter. Your medical history, skin, and treatment goals will be reviewed before treatment to ensure SkinVive is an appropriate option for you.

SkinVive contains hyaluronic acid, just like many traditional dermal fillers, but the goal of treatment is different. 

Traditional filler is generally used to restore volume, create structural support, or enhance facial contours. SkinVive is placed as tiny microdroplets within the skin to improve hydration, smoothness, and overall skin quality without adding noticeable volume or changing the shape of your face. 

This is why you may hear SkinVive referred to as an “injectable moisturizer” or injectable skin booster.

Side effects are generally mild and temporary. Patients may experience redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, small bumps, or sensitivity around injection sites following treatment. 

These effects typically resolve as the skin settles. Your Nurse Injector will review potential risks and provide detailed post-care instructions before you leave the clinic. 

SkinVive is administered using a series of small injections within the skin. Most patients find the treatment very manageable, and SkinVive contains lidocaine to help improve comfort during the procedure. 

Downtime is minimal. Mild redness, swelling, bruising, or small bumps at the injection sites may occur, so we recommend allowing some time for the skin to settle if you have an important event coming up.

SkinVive pricing at the symm label depends on the areas being treated and the amount of product required to achieve your desired result, but typically SkinVive is an investment of $900 for peri-oral lines or neck and $1, 600 for both cheeks. 1 session is all you need and it will last 9 months.

Your Nurse Injector will assess your skin during your complimentary consultation and provide a personalized treatment recommendation and transparent treatment pricing before you proceed. 

SkinVive treatments at our Calgary medical aesthetics clinic are performed by Registered Nurse Injectors and Nurse Practitioner Injectors with advanced training in injectables treatments, facial anatomy, and facial balancing. 

Our team approaches SkinVive with the same philosophy as every injectable treatment at the symm label: thoughtful assessment, precise placement, honest recommendations, and results that enhance rather than alter.

There is minimal preparation required. We recommend arriving well hydrated, having something to eat before your appointment, and limiting alcohol prior to treatment to help minimize bruising. 

You are welcome to arrive makeup-free, though your skin will be thoroughly cleansed before treatment. Any additional preparation specific to you will be reviewed by your Nurse Injector. 

Post-care instructions are provided after your appointment verbally, as well as emailed to you. In general, we recommend:

• Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours 
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and UV exposure for 24 hours
• Avoid facial treatments, lasers, peels, or massage for at least two weeks

These guidelines help reduce swelling, discomfort, inflammation, and support optimal healing. 

SkinVive works subtly, with improvements in hydration, smoothness, and glow becoming more apparent as the product settles into the skin. 1 treatment is all you need and the results should last approximately 9 months.

With optimal treatment, hydration and glow can last up to nine months. Because SkinVive is intended to improve skin quality rather than facial volume, the change should feel less like you have “had something done” and more like your skin simply looks healthier, smoother, and more refreshed.