As we start to get older, we might notice that our hands start to lose volume and the skin become loose and sagging. Skin quality can be reduced and elasticity compromised, especially for those who expose their skin to the sun or extreme elements. At Rosie Cooper Aesthetics in Leamington Spa and Oxford, we offer a non-invasive treatment for the hands which can revitalise the skin, add volume and improve overall skin quality. This treatment uses injectable dermal fillers.
Good quality dermal fillers are made of the very same substance naturally present in young and healthy skin. This substance is called hyaluronic acid (HA) and is a cushioning and hydrating ‘sugar’. At Rosie Cooper Aesthetics, we only use the highest quality dermal filler products with a proven track record for safe use in the hands. When injected into the back of the hands with a very fine needle, the HA filler gel creates and replaces lost volume, thus lifting and smoothing lines on the surface. HA attracts and holds up to 1000 times its own weight in water, so as time goes on, you will notice that your skin becomes more plump, hydrated and resilient.
If you are someone who is noticing the signs of ageing in your hands, you will most-likely benefit from a dermal filler treatment for this area. Many of our patients who decide to have this treatment are over 40, but even if you are younger but perhaps have very slender hands or are naturally very slim, you might wish to improve the look of your hands. If you have a special event like a wedding, a hand rejuvenation treatment can make you feel all the more glamorous and youthful. Before a treatment can be agreed upon however, we will ask that you attend a no obligation consultation, just so that we can examine your hands and check your medical history, to ensure that a dermal filler treatment will be both effective and safe for you to undergo.
Hand rejuvenation with dermal fillers is a very safe procedure when carried out by an appropriately trained and medically qualified practitioner, such as Independent Nurse Prescriber, Rosie Cooper. Rosie has developed her specialist expertise in rejuvenating the hands with dermal fillers over many years and has a particular interest in this area; having majored on the hands during her Masters studies in musculoskeletal medicine.
You will likely notice a difference immediately after your dermal filler hand rejuvenation treatment. However, for full results to be seen, we recommend waiting around 5 days, so that the product can settle and any swelling to subside.
You may experience some slight bruising, swelling, tenderness or discomfort for a few days following your dermal filler hand rejuvenation treatment. These are normal responses and we would expect them to diminish over a few days to a week, depending on your natural healing process. We will give you some aftercare advice, to help you minimise any side-effects or cosmetic downtime.
Depending on your individual biological and even environmental factors, such as smoking and sun exposure (which will ultimately deplete products faster); as a general guide, fillers in the hands can often last approximately 12 months. Dermal fillers are not permanent so results will naturally fade over time, at which point you will need to return for re-treatment to maintain the initial results.
