Hand Rejuvenation

One of the most age-telling features of our bodies is our hands. Today with aesthetic medicine and cosmetic surgery we are able to improve or erase the signs of aging for many areas of our body including the hands and the neck, which are usually forgotten or neglected. Exposed to climate change, sun and the daily stress of movement, the hands present visible signs of premature aging more than any other areas of our body. The aging hands are characterized by brown (age) spots and loss of volume (due to loss of fatty tissue), making our hands look bony with pronounced veins and tendons.

Hand rejuvenation treatments can help restore the hands to a more youthful appearance. As with other cosmetic procedures, having your hands rejuvenated will boost your self-confidence, you will become less self-conscious and your skin will look smoother and younger.

The best candidates for hand rejuvenation are patients with hands with noticeable age spots and/or loss of subcutaneous fat. Relative contra-indication to the procedure are patients with a history of excessive bleeding, collagen disease, a history of keloid scarring, and acute or chronic infections near the injection site. Also, it is important patients should have realistic goals and expectations for their hand rejuvenation treatments and be aware that cosmetic surgery is designed for improvement, not perfection. Treatment is very effective and requires minimal time in the doctor's office.

For age spots and other pigmentation problems chemical peels are very effective. They can be combined with the painless Laser/IPL PPX treatments, ideal for age spots and other pigmentation problems occurring on the hands. The Laser/IPL can also help to thicken the skin of the hands as the heat promotes new collagen growth. There is minimal or no downtime, though some flaking of the skin may occur. Final results are apparent after three to six months.

A relatively newer approach to hand rejuvenation is volume replenishment. For thin, transparent-looking hands resulting from a loss of fat, Dr. Marcovici often uses Radiesse, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, or your very own Fat. (Some patients want to take advantage of their awake liposuction or modem tummy tuck procedures that Dr. Marcovici performs only under a safe, specialized local anesthesia. The suctioned fat already available from those procedures can be easily transferred to different parts of the body that need volume, including the hands).

The injectable cosmetic fillers are administered in the office setting using a local anesthetic. A single treatment provides instant results that can last anywhere from a few good months to 18 months or more. Touch up treatments may be necessary to maintain desired correction. While treatment is relatively painless and normal activities can be resumed immediately, some patients may experience minor bruising or swelling. Following the procedure, patients may immediately return back to daily activities, however, treatment sights may be swollen for a few days.

In conclusion: The hand rejuvenation procedures are very easy on the patient, are minimal invasive, take about 30-45minutes, and patients return immediately to their daily activities with no down time. People looking to enhance the appearance of their hands would represent an ideal candidate for hand rejuvenation treatments. A consultation with Dr. Marcovici is the best way to determine if you are a good candidate for hand rejuvenation and which procedure or combination of procedures can best meet your needs.

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