The hands are commonly overlooked when people are considering age-reversing procedures and treatments, but many telltale signs of aging appear on the hands, nails and lower arms.
The delicate skin on the hands are especially vulnerable to wrinkling, sun spots and other types of skin damage, but there are several cosmetic procedures available for achieving more youthful-looking and attractive hands – and most treatments won’t put a dent in your wallet.
From light chemical peels to injectable fillers, here are some of the most affordable hand rejuvenation procedures to choose from:
Hand Rejuvenation with Medical Grade Peels
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chemical peels made with glycolic and lactic acids can help lift light wrinkles and lines and create smoother, silkier skin. Deep peels may also be used to lighten age spots and freckles, and the treatment can be performed in one session with only a couple of days of downtime. Most peels cost between $100-$120 per treatment and can produce exceptional results.
Microdermabrasion for Hand Rejuvenation
Microdermabrasion continues to be an effective exfoliating technique for the facial skin, but can also be used on the hands. The procedure helps buff away the top layer of skin to leave behind a fresh, softer layer. Microdermabrasion followed by a rich moisturizer can be the perfect way to rejuvenate the hands and soften the skin. Microdermabrasion may cost up to $150 per treatment, depending on the practice.
Hand Rejuvenation with Fat Transfer
If your hands have become relatively bony and fragile, a fat transfer treatment can plump up the hands for a natural, more youthful look. Fat transfer involves applying fat from the buttocks or thighs directly into key compartments in the hands. The result is smoother, slightly plumper and more youthful-looking hands.
Fat transfer injections cost between $500-$800+ depending on the physician.
IPL Laser Treatments for Hand Rejuvenation
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments are often used to lighten up scars and age spots on the face, but can be just as effective for the hands. IPL laser treatments can get rid of brown spots, scars and other blemishes on the hands , creating more even skin tone and a more youthful look. IPL laser treatments cost between $350-$600+.
Hand Rejuvenation with Injectable Fillers
Injectable fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane continue to be popular for cheek augmentation and as part of the ‘liquid facelift’ procedure. They may also be a valuable treatment for plumping up the hands; the soft, gel-like substance of hyaluronic acid combined with collagen creates natural-looking results for hands that may be thinning or for hands that appear to be very bony. Injectable fillers typically cost between $450-$600+ per treatment.
Everyone can protect their hands and keep them looking and feeling healthy with sunscreen and a rich, emollient moisturizer – especially in the winter. Sunscreen helps reduce the risk of moles and freckles appearing on delicate skin, and a rich shea butter or cocoa butter moisturizer will keep hands looking smooth and attractive year round. Still, a hand rejuvenation procedure can provide lasting benefits and erase many of the telltale signs of aging.
Published: 02/06/2009, Last Updated: 02/06/2009
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