Hand Rejuvenation
As we age, the backs of the hands can show visible changes. Such changes include brown spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of volume. Many people can become self-conscious about these changes, which they feel make them look “aged” and which can stand out in contrast to a rejuvenated, younger-looking face. At Dermatology Consulting, we offer a number of effective non-surgical treatment options to help restore the youthful appearance of the hands.
What treatments can be used?
A combination of treatments usually provides the best result. Recommended techniques typically include professional skin care products, including retinoids and antioxidants to improve texture, volumising fillers to restore youthful fullness, and lasers to remove excessive pigmentation and improve tightening and skin texture.
Fillers such as Profhilo® containing hyaluronic acid, a naturally-occurring lubricant found in the skin and joints, provide volume and hydration.
Radiesse®, a filler comprised of Calcium Hydroxylapatite microspheres, can stimulate collagen production within the skin and thereby remodel the dermis for plumpness and restored volume. It is usually introduced using a cannula to reduce bruising.
Laser technology, including the Fraxel® Re:store with Dual Wavelength, can achieve rapid improvement in overall pigmentation and texture. Usually 2 – 4 sessions are required and the skin looks red, swollen and slightly flaky for 7-10 days afterwards. Recent work from Harvard University indicates that repeated fractionated laser treatments reduce the risk of skin cancer. Picoway laser can be helpful for individual brown spots (usually 2-3 sessions are needed and the individual brown spots form crusted scabs which heal over 2-3 weeks). Intense pulsed light (IPL) can be used for a slower more gradual improvement in both pigment and redness.
Fine lines and texture can be improved by Fraxel® Re:store or Ultrapulse Alpha by Lumenis. The latter also achieves some skin tightening.
How can I decide the best treatment for me?
The best approach or combination of approaches will be determined during your initial consultation with Dr Farrell or one of our team.
