Dr. Steven Rueda is one of the most sought after hand rejuvenation experts in Palm Beach. Maintaining a youthful appearance to the hands has become very popular. The hand is one of two body parts (along with the face) that is usually always visible. Its inevitable to look at people hands during daily activities and conversations. Skin spots, loose skin, and “skeletal” or “bony” look to hands can create an unhealthy appearance or make the person look older. Hand rejuvenation is a body contouring procedure that restores a young, toned, and healthy appearance to the hands.
CHANGES IN AGING HANDS
The most common reasons to seek hand rejuvenation include aging spots, loose and wrinkly skin, as well as thin hands where the tendons and veins are very visible. Most of these changes happen on the back of the hand and spare the palms. Aging spots in the back of the hands are similar to those in other areas of the body and typically result due to sun exposure. Loose and wrinkly skin generally results from loss of the fatty tissue layer underneath the skin in the back of the hands; it also results from reduced elasticity of thinner skin caused by aging and sun damage. When both of these changes are severe the tendons and veins become very prominent and make the hand look “bony” or “skeletal”.
Hand rejuvenation targets each of these changes to restore a more toned and youthful appearance. The procedures and treatments try to restore the fatty layer underneath the skin, remove the aging spots, and increase the elasticity of the skin.
HAND REJUVENATION PROCEDURE
Dr. Rueda matches the procedure to each patient as no two hands are the same. The four main procedures are: rejuvenation with peel or laser, rejuvenation with fat grating, rejuvenation with filler, and full hand rejuvenation.
Incisions
No incisions are needed.
Ideal Candidates
Those who have aging spots and mild to moderate skin laxity.
Incisions
Two small puncture sites to fit a 3mm blunt cannula hidden in hand creases.
Ideal Candidates
Those with visible tendons and moderate to severe skin laxity.
Incisions
Two small puncture sites to fit a small blunt cannula hidden in hand creases.
Ideal Candidates
Those with visible tendons and mild to moderate skin laxity with no aging spots.
Incisions
Two small puncture sites to fit a 3mm blunt cannula hidden in hand creases.
Ideal Candidates
Those with visible tendons, moderate to severe skin laxity, and aging spots.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Good candidates for hand rejuvenation are those who want to improve the aged appearance of their hands. The procedure removes or improves aging spots, loose skin, and reduces tendon visibility.
The effects of hand rejuvenation are permanent when done with fat grafting. Rejuvenation with fillers may need repeat injections every 9 months. The procedure also may lead to permanent removal or improvement in aging spots.
The procedure may take 20minutes to 1 hour depending on the need for liposuction to obtain fat graft.
Your hand rejuvenation will be performed in Precision Plastic Surgery Palm Beach by Dr. Steven Rueda in our office operating room. This procedure is performed under twilight or local anesthesia. In very selected cases, the surgery may be performed at a local hospital or ambulatory surgery center in Palm Beach.
Yes! The majority of patient’s undergoing this procedure undergo arm lift or liposuction of their abdomen and upper arms. This can be done safely at the time of the procedure.