SkinVive Is Here: A Real Fix for Tired, Thirsty Skin

Collagen, amino acids, vitamin C, all the good stuff – you’ve been taking care of your skin from the inside and out. But sometimes, even when you’re doing everything right, your skin still doesn’t look the way it used to. It’s not as smooth, not as radiant, and the texture isn’t quite what it used to be.

It’s a common concern, and the fix isn’t always another serum or supplement.

BBL can help, but results are gradual and best with regular treatments. HALO delivers dramatic changes, but it comes with downtime – and not everyone has a few days to spare for recovery.

That’s exactly why we brought in SkinVive (skin-veev).

It’s the missing piece, a bridge between light facials and more intensive laser treatments. SkinVive an injectable that doesn’t change your face shape, offers immediate hydration, and fits easily into a busy schedule. Most patients are in and out in about two hours, and the smooth and hydrated skin lasts up to nine months.

(Why two hours? One hour for numbing cream, one for treatment. Then you’re back to your day.)

Minimal downtime. Subtle glow. Real results — lasting up to 9 months.

SkinVive is based on hyaluronic acid – the same ingredient found in your favorite serum, but it’s delivered in microdroplets deep into the skin where no topical can reach. It takes precision. That’s why it matters that our Aesthetic Nurse Injector, Alyssa, is trained specifically in the microdroplet technique required for SkinVive.

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Skin looks smoother. Texture softens. That dull, tired look fades. And the glow finally comes back – not fake and shiny, just healthy and hydrated.

The key thing about SkinVive is that it doesn’t add volume or change your features. It’s subtle and low-key, the kind of treatment that makes people say

“You look amazing”

…without being able to put their finger on why.

And if the cost is holding you back, we’ve got options. Synergy is a Gold Tier BeautiFi provider, which means our patients get access to preferred rates and flexible financing.

Most SkinVive treatments can be financed over 12 months — that’s around $120 to $155/month. Weekly and biweekly plans are also available if that’s a better fit.

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Dr. Barnsley is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Barnsley is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Victoria and Nanaimo, BC
Dr. Barnsley is a member of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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Dr. Philip Barnsley, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Victoria, BC, specializes in a variety of plastic surgery procedures including breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, facelift, as well as a number of non-surgical medical aesthetic procedures. He serves Lantzville, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, Victoria, and other communities throughout Vancouver Island.

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