Aging Hands

What Are Aging Hands?

Aging hands can reveal a person’s true age. They can also make someone look older than they are. Hands are often overworked and unprotected. Many people neglect them until signs of aging are hard to reverse or hide.

Hands age faster than the face. The skin is thinner, and there is little fat beneath. Years of neglect and sun exposure deplete the fat layer. Collagen in the skin also decreases over time.

The most common symptoms of aging hands are:

• Sunspots – These tiny dark spots on the back of the hands come from years of unprotected sun exposure. They tend to darken and stand out as a person gets older.
• Crepey skin – Aging and UV light damage collagen. This thins the skin, causing a crumpled, crepey look.
• Prominent veins – Fat loss in the hands makes veins bulge and become more visible. 
• Dry patches – Aging hands are prone to cracking and dryness, even inflammation. The weakened skin barrier becomes vulnerable to harsh soap, water, or climate changes.
• Stained nails – Older people often have yellowing nails. This can be from constant nail polish use or a health issue like a fungal infection.

Fortunately, restoring youthful hands is now possible. It often requires a combination of anti-aging treatments and a strict skincare routine focused on sun protection.

How to Treat Aging Hands

Let’s explore the different aging hands treatment options available.

Dermal Filler

Dermal fillers are a promising hand wrinkle treatment. They offer immediate results. When used on the hands, they add volume and plumpness. This provides a rejuvenating benefit.

Injecting dermal fillers plumps the back of the hands. It softens their appearance and makes tendons and veins less noticeable. The treatment also stimulates natural collagen production. You get instant and lasting results. RADIESSE® is the first FDA-approved dermal filler for aging hands.

Microneedling

Microneedling is a cosmetic treatment with incredible benefits. It works on the face and other body parts, including the hands. The procedure uses a dermal roller or derma pen. This tool has a motorized tip with sterile, ultrafine needles.

The needles create tiny puncture wounds in the top skin layer. This triggers the body to produce new collagen and elastin. As an anti-aging hand treatment, microneedling makes skin smooth and firm again.

IPL /BBL PhotoFacial

For sunspots and hyperpigmentation from aging or sun damage, IPL/BBL PhotoFacial is a must-try. It is often used on the face but works well on hands, neck, and chest. This quick laser treatment takes only 20 to 30 minutes.

The best part is there is no significant downtime. This makes it ideal for people with busy schedules.

BBL™ BroadBand Light

This treatment removes blemishes and dark spots on the back of your arms. BBL™ uses advanced technology to deliver light pulses into the skin. It gently heats the outer layers to target unwanted brown or red pigment. The pigment absorbs the light energy, stimulating collagen regeneration.

Results You Can Expect from Hand Wrinkle Treatments

RADIESSE® dermal fillers show significant improvements right after treatment. Results continue to improve as swelling subsides completely.

For IPL/BBL PhotoFacial and BBL BroadBand Light, results are gradual and subtle but worth it. You will notice clearer, brighter skin with faded dark spots. For best results, your doctor may recommend three to five treatments spaced one month apart.

The same applies to microneedling. More impressive results come after a series of treatments. Skin becomes smoother and more refined. Skin tone evens out beautifully. Blemishes from aging are greatly reduced, especially after skin exfoliation.

How Long Do Aging Hands Treatment Results Last?

Anti-aging hand treatments like dermal fillers, microneedling, and IPL or BBL PhotoFacial offer long-lasting results. These can last up to almost two years. RADIESSE® has the longest staying power of 12 to 18 months. Other fillers like Restylane or Juvederm may wear off after six to nine months.

These treatments encourage natural collagen and elastin production. They reverse signs of aging and slow it down. New, healthy skin tissue develops continuously. This lets you enjoy youthful hands for longer.

A strict anti-aging skincare routine for your hands helps. Use antioxidants, hydration, and broad-spectrum sunscreen. This can prolong the results of your hand wrinkle treatments.

Book Your Free Consultation

APT Medical Aesthetics is a leading medical spa in Oakville. We offer the latest hand wrinkle treatments. To learn more about our anti-aging hand treatments, reach out to us. Our team of experts will be happy to help you.

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Treatment Options

Dermal filler rejuvenates aging hands by restoring lost volume.