Aging hands can give away your age, even when the rest of you still looks youthful. Over time, hands lose volume, skin becomes thinner, and dark spots appear due to sun exposure and other environmental factors. These changes can make hands look older and less vibrant. While much attention is given to facial rejuvenation, hand rejuvenation treatments can be just as effective in maintaining a youthful appearance.
The combination of medical-grade peels and dermal fillers offers a targeted approach to addressing the most common signs of aging in the hands. Peels help lighten dark spots and improve skin texture, while fillers restore lost volume, creating smoother, younger-looking hands. These treatments provide a practical solution for anyone looking to rejuvenate their hands and maintain a consistent, youthful look.
How Hands Age Over Time
The skin on our hands is exposed to a lot of wear and tear. From UV radiation to harsh weather and chemicals, our hands take a beating. Over time, the production of collagen and elastin—two proteins responsible for keeping skin firm and elastic—slows down. This leads to thinner skin, making veins and tendons more visible. Additionally, the fat layer beneath the skin diminishes, causing a loss of volume and the appearance of wrinkles.
Dark spots, also known as hyperpigmentation or age spots, are another common sign of aging hands. Long-term sun exposure increases melanin production in the skin, which causes these spots. The combination of volume loss and dark spots can make your hands look older, but rejuvenation treatments can help reverse these effects.
Medical-Grade Peels for Dark Spots
Peels are highly effective for reducing dark spots and improving the texture and tone of your hands. With these peels, you’ll get more noticeable results than with over-the-counter products.
What Are Medical-Grade Peels?
Medical-grade peels are chemical exfoliants that remove the outermost layer of skin, revealing fresher, more evenly pigmented skin underneath. The active ingredients in these peels, such as glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid (TCA), or salicylic acid, dissolves the bonds between dead skin cells, shedding them easily. This process not only lightens dark spots but also stimulates collagen production, improving the skin’s overall texture and firmness.
Benefits of Medical-Grade Peels for Hands
The main benefit of medical-grade peels is their ability to lighten dark spots, including age spots and sun damage. They exfoliate the top layer of skin, which helps to lessen dark spots and give the skin a more even look. As an added benefit, exfoliation encourages cell turnover, making the skin smoother and softer.
These peels are typically lighter than deeper chemical peels, which means they require minimal downtime. Most people can go about their day immediately after treatment, though some peeling or redness may occur in the days following the procedure. The results are gradual, becoming more noticeable as the skin heals and renews itself.
The Procedure
The process starts with cleansing the skin on your hands to remove any oils or impurities. Then, the chosen chemical solution is applied evenly across the skin. You’ll get a peel based on your skin type and how severe your hyperpigmentation is. You might feel a mild tingling or warming sensation as the peel works to exfoliate the skin. After a specific amount of time, the peel is neutralized and removed, revealing the first layer of renewed skin.
You should keep your skin moisturized after the procedure and avoid sun exposure, as the newly revealed skin is more sensitive to UV rays. Regular use of sunscreen is recommended to protect your results and prevent dark spots from returning.
Dermal Fillers for Volume Restoration
As the skin on your hands loses its youthful fullness, veins, tendons, and bones become more visible. Dermal fillers offer a solution by restoring volume and plumpness to the back of your hands, making them look smoother and more youthful.
Why Volume Loss Occurs
Volume loss in your hands is mostly due to aging, which involves a loss of subcutaneous fat. This fat layer acts as a cushion, giving your skin its plump, youthful appearance. As this fat diminishes, the skin becomes thinner, leading to a more skeletal appearance where veins and tendons are more prominent. The loss of fat also contributes to the formation of wrinkles and sagging skin.
How Dermal Fillers Work
Dermal fillers replenish the skin’s underlying structure to restore lost volume. Hand rejuvenation fillers usually contain hyaluronic acid, a substance that attracts and retains moisture naturally. When injected, hyaluronic acid fillers provide immediate volume and hydration to the treated area, smoothing out wrinkles and filling in the hollow spaces between veins and tendons.
Benefits of Dermal Fillers for Hands
One of the best things about dermal fillers is that they provide instant results. After just one treatment, your hands will look fuller, smoother, and more youthful. The skin’s texture improves as the filler hydrates and plumps the tissue from within. Additionally, hyaluronic acid fillers stimulate collagen production, which can further enhance the skin’s elasticity and firmness over time.
It’s quick and minimally invasive, and there’s little to no downtime. The injection sites may swell or bruise after the treatment, but you can go back to your normal activities right away. Fillers typically last between 6 and 12 months, depending on the type and your metabolism. Regular touch-ups can help maintain the youthful appearance of your hands.
The Procedure
Following a thorough hand wash, a topical anesthetic is applied to minimize discomfort during the injection. Using a fine needle or cannula, the filler is carefully injected into the targeted areas. The number of injections needed will depend on the extent of volume loss and your desired outcome.
Your provider might massage the treated areas after the injections to make sure the filler is distributed evenly. Once any initial swelling subsides, you’ll see more noticeable improvements in the appearance of your hands.
Post-treatment care involves avoiding strenuous activities and excessive heat exposure for the first 24 hours. You’ll also want to protect your hands from direct sunlight and use sunscreen regularly to maintain the results.
Takeaway
Ready to give your hands the care they deserve? At Physique Medical Clinic, our expert team is here to help you discover the benefits of hand rejuvenation. Whether you’re looking to reduce dark spots or restore lost volume, our hand rejuvenation Treatments are designed to leave your hands looking youthful and refreshed. Don’t wait—contact or book your consultation today to explore how hand rejuvenation can transform your appearance.
