As you age, hand wrinkles due to loss of fat and elasticity become apparent on your hands. Sun damage also results in dark patches appearing as dark areas on the backs of hands resulting in age spots appearing as well.
Peptides commonly used for anti-aging facial treatments can also be applied directly to hands in order to brighten and reverse signs of aging, while fillers can reduce prominent hand veins.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing can help minimize age spots, sun damage and wrinkles on the backs of your hands. Dr. Green often utilizes Fraxel, Alex Trivantage or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) lasers for this procedure with minimal downtime required compared to more invasive approaches like chemical peels or other noninvasive options like Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). Additionally, chemical peels also offer outstanding results when dealing with discolorations on this area of skin.
Laser skin resurfacing treatments involve treating the hands with a fractional laser to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, smooth out rough texture, stimulate collagen growth for tighter skin, redden immediately after treatment but this should subside within a few days. Patients may also experience slight itching during recovery; to avoid scarring we advise refraining from scratching while it heals as this will scab over. It is essential that an ointment be applied and not submerge hands in water until full healing takes place which could take up to 21 days!
CoolPeel laser treatment for aging hands has proven extremely popular over time. Utilizing fractional CO2 laser technology to create controlled micro-injuries on the delicate skin on hands, CoolPeel offers an innovative method for treating them and helping lighten discolorations, resurface skin layers, and boost collagen production for firmer, tighter-looking hands.
Radiesse and Restylane Lyft, both FDA-approved for hand rejuvenation, can be performed alone or combined with other rejuvenation procedures, such as dermal fillers. Both treatments have proven successful at diminishing signs of thin skin, prominent veins, and fine lines on hands.
Fillers not only help resurface skin, but can also add volume where necessary – which is especially useful for women who have lost significant amounts of weight. Volume addition makes the hands look slimmer and younger-looking while simultaneously improving posture and improving your posture. It should be remembered, however, that dermal fillers are not permanent solutions and regular touch ups may be required in order to maintain results.
Age Spot Removal
Backs of hands contain very little fat, and if a small amount of collagen or elastin fibers begin to break down with age (naturally or due to sun exposure), your hands can begin to show it with crepey skin texture that begins wrinkling, crepeing or bulging veins on fingers and backs of hands.
Dermatologists can generally identify age spots through visual inspection, while some doctors will take a sample for testing in a lab (skin biopsy) in order to confirm they are age-related rather than cancerous or caused by another skin disorder.
If you want to reverse aging on your hands, there are various treatments that can lighten and remove dark spots. According to Dr. Michelow, this includes over-the-counter bleaching creams containing hydroquinone or prescription creams containing retinol and steroids. Or you could consider laser or intense pulsed light treatments which aim at eliminating cells responsible for producing melanin (melanocytes).
Fillers injected directly into lines and wrinkles on the back of the hand can plump up fine lines and loose skin while smoothing it out, according to Goldberg’s recommendation for patients with fine lines and loose skin on their hands. Results could last for two years and could prove more effective anti-ageing solutions than facial fillers due to reduced muscle activity that could break down fillers more rapidly.
Dermatologists agree that wearing sunscreen daily and making sure your hands remain well hydrated with moisturizer are the keys to avoiding age spots and other signs of aging on hands.
As your skin ages, it becomes thinner and loses elasticity, according to Dr. Kassouf. Therefore, he suggests following a healthy diet and regular exercise regime while applying sunscreen on both hands daily. He further advises using a moisturizing hand cream with humectants (such as hyaluronic acid), lipids, and sodium copper chlorophyllin complex in it for maximum softness and hydration of hands.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels can be an effective solution for sun damage on both hands and faces, as well as reverse the signs of aging. They work by exfoliating away UV damaged upper layers of skin to allow new, healthier cells to form beneath. Unlike laser treatments, peels do not produce permanent results – you simply have to repeat them regularly in order to maintain them – making them suitable for both home use and doctor-administered sessions. When recovering after receiving a peel treatment it will temporarily become more sensitive to sunlight – therefore protecting it with sunscreen is highly advised!
Prior to receiving chemical peeling treatment, a doctor will review their medical history in order to ensure it is both safe and suitable for them. Exfoliating scrubs or products containing retinol (skin lighteners) should also be avoided for at least a week prior to having their peel performed. A physical exam will then be performed to ascertain which type of chemical peel would best serve their individual goals.
Peels are applied to the skin and often produce a burning sensation for several minutes before being washed off and relieved by applying cold compresses to relieve any discomfort. Depending on their type, some individuals may experience more intense burning or stinging sensations; those receiving deep peels may receive medication to ease their experience.
Chemical peels can be extremely effective at reversing aging signs on hands, including fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration and enlarged reticular veins. Chemical peels work by exfoliating away outermost layers of skin while simultaneously stimulating cell turnover and collagen production to leave behind smoother and more radiant looking hands.
Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of both glycolic acid and trichloroacetic acid for combating hand signs of aging, while their combination treatment was found to be superior in terms of pigment density reduction compared with either acid alone. Furthermore, this combination peel saw more significant improvements in skin tone and texture according to physician ratings using the Merz Hand Grading Scale.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photofacial Treatments
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photofacial treatments are non-invasive light-based solutions designed to reverse some of the damage done to skin from UV radiation exposure and other sources. Also referred to as photo facial, IPL uses short pulses of filtered light in short bursts in order to restore and improve aging skin on faces, necks, chests, arms and hands; such as sun damage, age spots, precancerous lesions, broken blood vessels rosacea wrinkles etc.
As with laser treatments, IPL treatments work by sending a broad spectrum of pulsed light onto your skin’s surface. Different wavelengths target specific chromophores in your skin such as melanin that absorb light energy and convert it to heat; IPL can treat multiple discolorations issues simultaneously such as sun damage or pigmented freckles by targeting multiple chromophores simultaneously.
Hand skin is naturally thinner than that found elsewhere on the body, making it especially susceptible to sun damage and signs of aging. Coupled with collagen loss, this can create visible lines, dryness and an emphasis of veins, tendons and bones in its appearance. IPL treatments can effectively address all these concerns by creating youthful-looking skin tone, texture, firmness and firmness improvements.
An IPL treatment begins by having your skin cleansed and protected with cooling gel from heat exposure, followed by wearing protective eyewear while an IPL device provides pulses of light pulses into your skin – not painful but similar to rubber band snapping against it; depending on which area needs treating, treatments typically last 20 to 30 minutes.
IPL treatments are typically administered in the office of a physician; however, they can sometimes be done by midlevel providers such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Due to its versatility, however, having a physician oversee IPL treatments for safety purposes and to address any complications that might arise is highly recommended; we suggest receiving multiple sessions over several weeks for optimal results.
