Move Over Fillers:) SKINVIVE® by Juvéderm Is the Skin Booster Everyone’s Talking About
- Dil Kassam
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
Hi everyone!
If you know me, you’ll know I’m always on the lookout for treatments that genuinely improve skin health and not just quick fixes. I’m really excited to share that we now offer SKINVIVE® by Juvéderm at The Medi-Shed in Balham, a brand-new skin booster that’s taking the aesthetics world by storm. Everyone's talking about SkinVive, but is it really the next big skin booster?
Unlike traditional fillers that add volume, SKINVIVE® focuses on skin quality, helping your skin look smoother, more hydrated, and beautifully radiant. Think of it as an injectable glow treatment that works beneath the surface to bring out your best skin. The best part is that a singlr treatment can last 6/9 months depending on your start point.
So, what exactly is SKINVIVE®?
SKINVIVE® by Juvéderm is an injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) micro-droplet treatment designed to hydrate and improve the smoothness of your skin from within. It’s actually the first and only FDA-approved HA micro-droplet treatment that targets skin texture and glow, rather than facial volume.
By delivering tiny doses of HA just under the surface, SKINVIVE® helps your skin retain moisture more effectively leaving it soft, supple, and naturally luminous. Clinical results show improvements in skin smoothness lasting for up to 6 months.
It’s perfect if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “My skin just looks tired or dull.”
SkinVive isn't quite a traditional skin booster. I'd describe it as a true skin hydrator that works beautifully alongside other treatments like Profhilo. It's designed to deeply hydrate and improve the skin's ability to retain moisture from within, giving that supple, luminous quality that topical products alone can't achieve.
What makes it special is its cross-linked hyaluronic acid - meaning it stays active in the skin for up to 9 months. It not only draws in and holds water (up to 1,000 times its weight) but also helps your skin cells absorb hydration more effectively by increasing levels of a protein called aquaporin. The result? plumper, dewier, healthier-looking skin that feels just as good as it looks. For me, SkinVive isn't an "instead of" treatment, it's a fantastic addition to most skin plans - the perfect base layer for hydrated, radiant skin that glows all year round.
Why I love it?
There’s something very special about this treatment... it's subtle, yet powerful.
Hydrates deeply: It helps the skin attract and hold water, giving that healthy, dewy look we all love.
Smooths texture: Fine lines, unevenness, or a crepey appearance soften noticeably over time.
Restores your glow: It doesn’t change your face... it just makes your skin look more refreshed, alive, and healthy.
Minimal downtime: You can pop in for treatment on your lunch break and get back to your day.
It’s also made with Juvéderm’s VYCROSS® technology, so the results are silky-smooth and beautifully natural.
What to expect at your appointment?
When you come to The Medi-Shed, I’ll start with a full consultation to understand your skin, your goals, and your lifestyle. This helps me decide if SKINVIVE® is right for you or if another approach might suit you better.
During treatment, I use a very fine needle to place small droplets of HA just beneath the skin’s surface.... typically in the cheeks and chin, though it can be tailored to other areas if needed. The process takes around 30 minutes, we can use topical anaesthetic and most people describe it as comfortable.
You might see a little redness or swelling afterwards, but this usually settles quickly. Your glow will gradually develop over the following weeks, with best results around 2–4 weeks post-treatment.
Who it’s perfect for?
SKINVIVE® is ideal for anyone who wants:
• Fresher, smoother, more hydrated-looking skin
• A glow-up without adding filler volume
• A subtle, natural result that enhances skin health
• A treatment with minimal downtime
If you’ve tried Profhilo or other skin boosters before, SKINVIVE® feels like the next step up... a beautifully advanced evolution in injectable hydration.
Why choose The Medi-Shed?
At The Medi-Shed, I believe in real results and personalised care.
Every face, every skin, every story is different and that’s why every treatment plan is bespoke.
Our Balham clinic offers a relaxed, discreet space where you can feel comfortable and cared for. My focus is always on achieving natural, healthy, radiant results that make you look and feel your best, not overdone or “treated”.
With SKINVIVE®, I can now help you achieve that beautiful, lit-from-within glow safely, effectively, and with long-lasting skin benefits.
The results
You’ll start to notice a smoother, more hydrated complexion within a couple of weeks.
Your skin will look fresher, feel softer, and have that healthy “post-holiday glow”.
Results typically last for up to six/nine months, and can be maintained yearly.
If you’re ready to upgrade your skin and discover the glow everyone’s talking about, book your SKINVIVE® consultation with me at The Medi-Shed in Balham.
📍 Located on Nightingale Lane, Balham, London
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With love,
Dil x
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