Hand Rejuvenation

Frequently, people exert a lot of effort to make sure that their faces look good, but they neglect the appearance of their hands. When old-appearing hands are coupled with a more youthful face, there is a disconnect that tells the observer that something is not quite right.

There are a number of factors that contribute to an aged appearance of the hands. First of all, there is a loss of volume in the hands, as in other parts of the body. The hands may appear "bony" and the vessels more prominent. These "skeletonized" hands do not appear attractive. Previously we did not have a good treatment for this. Fat injections were attempted, but the hands looked puffy. Now, with the introduction of newer filling agents (Restylane, Juvéderm, and Radiesse), a youthful-looking hand structure can be created.

Before Radiesse	After Radiesse

The appearance of the skin of the hands poses the second problem; older skin is often wrinkled, discolored, and sometimes rough. The Fraxel Laser has recently been shown to be both safe and effective in improving both the texture and discoloration of the hand. While other modalities such as the Sciton Broad Band Light System (BBL) or the Krypton laser can produce improvement in discoloration, they do not address skin texture. The Sciton Erbium-YAG laser and the Ultrapulse CO2 laser can also improve skin texture and discoloration, but they have significant associated downtime and an increased risk of complications.

All in all, it seems the combination of one of the newer fillers and the Fraxel Laser is the best way to go for hand rejuvenation. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Bock for more information.