Hand rejuvenation

The hands are one of the parts of the body that most reveal the passage of time.

They are daily exposed to the sun, to changes in temperature, to frequent washing, to chemical products and to continuous use. In addition, with age the natural production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid decreases, which favours the loss of volume and skin quality.

Although many people take care of their face, they frequently forget to protect and treat their hands, creating an evident contrast between a rejuvenated face and aged hands.

The ageing of the hands can manifest through:

• Loss of volume.
• Thinner skin.
• Decrease of elasticity.
• Wrinkles.
• Dryness.
• Sun spots.
• Appearance of more visible veins and tendons.
• Loss of luminosity.
• Photoageing.

Each patient presents a different combination of these changes.

Not all hands age in the same way.

Some people mainly present spots, while others show loss of volume or important deterioration of the skin quality.

During the consultation the following are assessed:

• Quality of the skin.
• Degree of photoageing.
• Presence of spots.
• Loss of volume.
• State of the collagen.
• Hydration.
• Biological age of the skin.

This analysis makes it possible to design a completely individualised treatment.

Depending on the diagnosis, different procedures may be combined.

Collagen biostimulators. They stimulate the natural production of collagen to progressively improve the firmness and quality of the skin. They are one of the most used tools for the global rejuvenation of the hands.

Skinboosters. They improve deep hydration, elasticity and luminosity. They are especially useful when dehydration and loss of skin quality predominate.

Polynucleotides. They favour cellular regeneration and help to improve the quality of aged and photo-exposed skin.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP). It can be part of regenerative protocols intended to stimulate tissue repair.

Fractional CO₂ laser. It makes it possible to improve fine wrinkles, texture, photoageing and the general quality of the skin. It intensely stimulates collagen production.

Clear + Brilliant® laser. It can improve luminosity and the first signs of ageing with a reduced recovery time.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). Especially useful when sun spots, sun damage and tone alterations predominate.

Medical peels. They help to renew the epidermis and improve certain spots and superficial alterations.

Volume restoration techniques. In selected patients, volume restoration can be considered to decrease the visibility of veins and tendons and recover a more youthful appearance. The indication will always depend on the anatomy and the individual needs.

Yes. In most patients, the rejuvenation of the hands requires acting on several components at the same time:

• Quality of the skin.
• Pigmentation.
• Collagen.
• Hydration.
• Volume.

The personalised combination usually offers more complete and natural results.

It depends on the treatment performed.

Some procedures offer a visible improvement in a few weeks, while others need several months to stimulate collagen production.

The duration depends on:

• Age.
• Sun exposure.
• Lifestyle habits.
• Subsequent care.
• The treatment performed.

Maintenance protocols make it possible to prolong the benefits.

It is recommended to:

• Apply sunscreen every day.
• Use moisturising cream frequently.
• Protect the hands during household tasks.
• Avoid tobacco.
• Maintain a balanced diet.
• Apply also on the hands the cosmetic treatments recommended by the doctor.

Prevention is one of the fundamental pillars of rejuvenation.

A good candidate may be someone who:

• Presents sun spots.
• Notices a loss of volume.
• Observes very visible veins or tendons.
• Has thin or dehydrated skin.
• Wishes their hands to reflect the same image of care as their face.

• Myth: Hands cannot be rejuvenated. Fact: There are currently multiple medical treatments that make it possible to significantly improve the quality and appearance of the hands.
• Myth: Only spots make hands look aged. Fact: The loss of collagen, the decrease of volume and dryness also play a very important role.
• Myth: A cream eliminates the ageing of the hands. Fact: Creams help to maintain the skin, but many changes require specific medical treatments.
• Myth: The rejuvenation of the hands produces an artificial appearance. Fact: The objective is to recover a natural appearance while completely respecting the anatomy of each person.
• Myth: Only the face should be treated. Fact: The hands are one of the areas that most reveal age and should be part of any integral rejuvenation plan.

• The hands are one of the areas that most reflect ageing.
• The treatment must adapt to the predominant cause: spots, loss of volume, laxity or deterioration of the skin.
• The combination of different techniques offers the most complete and natural results.
• Daily photoprotection is essential to prevent new lesions.
• The rejuvenation of the hands is part of a global approach to healthy ageing.
• A personalised medical diagnosis makes it possible to select the most appropriate treatment for each patient.