Renaissance Plastic Surgery

There has recently been an increasing interest in rejuvenation of the aging hand.  No one likes to look at their hands and see multiple age spots or the skeletonized look, where the tendons are so easily seen.  Unfortunately, these changes frequently happen with aging and are difficult to prevent.

Over the last 10 years, we have corrected age spots quite successfully with the use of lasers and Intense Pulsed Light, or Broad Band Light (IPL or BBL).  However, the ability to correct the loss of soft tissue in the hand has been difficult.  Until now!

Now there are some minimally invasive surgical options which will restore the volume to the hand with essentially no down time and very little discomfort.

One option is fat grafting.  This is a technique where fat is taken from another part of the body, processed, and then injected into the hand.  Approximately 30% of the fat remains permanently, leaving a more youthful appearance.

Another great option which has worked well is injecting Radiesse, an hydroxyappetite substance which is a precursor to bone formation. When injected into soft tissue such as the hand, Radiesse does not form bone or hard nodules, but remains soft and can create a tremendous change in the appearance of the hand.  This improvement, unlike fat is not permanent, but should last on the order of 6 to 12 months, maybe even longer. 

If you are interested in cosmetic surgery visit www.rpsplasticsurgery.com for more information. Some of our most popular procedures include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and face lift surgery.