Skin Quality Injectable
Skinvive, glow without volume.
Skinvive in Raleigh NC is the first FDA-approved injectable skin-quality product, designed specifically to improve cheek smoothness and glow without adding volume. Developed by Allergan, Skinvive uses microdroplets of hyaluronic acid placed into the mid-dermis to hydrate the skin from within and produce a distinctive glow that lasts about 6 months.
- First FDA-approved skin quality injectable
- 6-month results
- Allergan Alle rewards
- Master-certified RN injector
- Bilingual care
What this is
What makes Skinvive different
Traditional fillers add volume to shape features or restore lost fullness. Skinvive does not change your face's shape. It changes your skin's quality, specifically hydration, smoothness, and surface reflectivity. Patients leave looking like themselves, with a visible glow that develops over 2 to 4 weeks.
Skinvive was the first FDA-approved 'skin quality' injectable in the United States. The category sits between filler and skincare: more than a topical serum can deliver, less invasive than volumizing filler. It is particularly useful as maintenance between larger treatments or as a glow-boost before events.
At La Miel
How we use Skinvive at La Miel
One session at a time, with maintenance at 6-month intervals.
Cheek glow (primary FDA indication)
One syringe per cheek, placed as microdroplets across the mid-cheek. Visible improvement in smoothness and glow at 2 to 4 weeks.
Suited for: Patients with dull, dehydrated cheek skin who do not need volume.
Pre-event glow
Schedule 4 weeks before an event. Skinvive will be at peak effect for the wedding, photoshoot, or milestone moment.
Suited for: Brides, photoshoot prep, milestone events.
Neck and décolleté (off-label)
Microdroplets placed across the neck and chest to improve crepey texture and hydration. Often paired with hyperdilute Radiesse for amplified effect.
Suited for: Sun-aged neck and chest skin.
Maintenance between larger treatments
Excellent bridge product between Sculptra series, microneedling rounds, or laser treatments. Sustains the glow.
Suited for: Patients on multi-treatment plans.
Ready to start?
A consultation tells us what your skin needs. It takes under an hour.
What to expect
What to expect
Consultation
We confirm Skinvive is the right choice (vs. filler or skincare) and map the area.
Treatment
Topical numbing, then microdroplet injections across each cheek. 20 to 30 minutes total.
Recovery
Small papules at injection sites for 24 to 48 hours. Resolves on its own. Minor bruising possible. Plan for 2 days of subtle bumpiness.
Results and duration
Initial improvement at 2 weeks, full results at 4 weeks. Subtle but visible. Duration about 6 months; maintenance at 6-month intervals.
Pricing
A note on pricing
Skinvive is priced per syringe. Standard treatment uses 2 syringes (one per cheek). Every Skinvive treatment earns Allergan Alle rewards.
Common questions
Common questions about Skinvive
Skinvive results last about 6 months for most patients, with maintenance treatments scheduled at the same interval. About 6 months for most patients. Some maintain visible glow up to 9 months. Maintenance at 6-month intervals is typical.
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Ready to book Skinvive?
Tell us what you would like to address. A consultation maps the right plan, the right product, and the right sequence for your skin.
Ready When You Are
Two ways to start: book the specific treatment you came for, or book a consultation and we will build your plan together.
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7718 Six Forks Road, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27615