Cosmetic Hand Rejuvenation

Because they are often ignored in the average woman’s skin treatment and beauty regime, hands down, our hands give our age away before our faces do. No woman wants to betray her true age with a simple hand shake or casual gesture, which is why hand rejuvenation has become a popular way to wage the ongoing war against aging. Cosmetic hand rejuvenation may sound like an unnecessary procedure, but because our hands are the tools we use to do just about everything, like any well used tool, hands can get worn out and begin to show the signs of aging all too quickly.

The most common signs of aging in the hands are skin related. Age spots and discoloration from sun damage, scarring from old injury, loss of fatty tissues, and enlarged veins can all make hands look older than the rest of our bodies. Luckily, there are several skin treatments used to rejuvenate hands and restore the youthful color and contour we once had.

Typically considered to be facial skin treatments, procedures like laser treatment, chemical peeling, Thermage, microdermabrasion, vein therapy and even fat contouring can help to restore the look of youth and elegance in our hands, too. We’ve assembled the range of different treatments available to treat the appearance of hands, as well as the recovery time, costs and risks associated with each treatment. There are many options to choose from, and in your consultation, you and your surgeon should discuss your expectations in order to determine which combination of treatments will deliver the results you want.

A thorough consultation is the best way to determine which skin treatments may work best for you. Your surgeon should alert you to all possible risks and outcomes prior to his treatment, and patients should be aware that recovery and risk often depends on following the surgeon’s specific instructions for recovery. The best way to ensure a positive outcome is to ensure you are working with a qualified, accredited professional, and to manage your expectations of the procedure outcomes. To discover more about the different hand rejuvenation methods, please continue on to Part II of Cosmetic Hand Rejuvenation.