Hand Rejuvenation With Dermal Fillers
In a recent article, we talked about how to correct nasolabial folds & marionette lines using Dermal Filler. (Read the blog here- Nasolabial Fold & Marionette Lines Using Dermal Filler).
In today’s article, we will help in educating you further on getting younger rejuvenated looking hands with the help of Dermal Filler treatments.
Treatment of the aging hand with Dermal Fillers
As we age, our hands undergo some visual changes—oftentimes long before other parts of the body do. As with exposed skin elsewhere on the body, the skin on the hands is susceptible to sun damage, which can lead to sunspots and fine wrinkles, change skin’s texture, and cause actinic keratosis—a precancerous patch of scaly skin that forms on sun-damaged skin. In addition, as we age, hands start to lose volume, which can make veins, tendons, and bones more prominent and result in an almost “skeletal” appearance.
Apart from the face and neck, the hand is the most visible unclothed area of the body. While the face is most often the focus of cosmetic treatments, aging skin on the back of the hands can also be improved with the advancement of science and technology.
Rejuvenating hands with the help of Dermal Filler is increasing in popularity as more people realize that hand cream alone will not combat the aging process. It is a non-invasive treatment that has no downtime and the effects may even last up to around 14 months.
Dermal Filler for hand rejuvenation
The Dermal Filler generally used for hand rejuvenation is Radiesse. This Dermal Filler treatment adds volume and improves the texture of the hands with the added benefit of being a collagen stimulator that stimulates the production of new collagen (a process called neocollagenesis).
Radiesse is a biodegradable filler made of calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) gel microspheres that work immediately upon injection. CaHA is made up of ions of phosphate and calcium, which occur naturally in the human body. The CaHA microspheres are suspended in a 70% aqueous Carboxymethylcellulose gel.
The injectable gel initially does all the work of filling in the desired volume. As time goes on, though, the CaHA stimulates the naturally-occurring collagen, allowing the skin to produce more of its own filler. The hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon in the gel help to create a structure that mimics connective tissue.
Eventually, the CaHA is absorbed back into the body, leaving the collagen in its place. Because of the science behind Radiesse, treatments give long-lasting results.
A local anesthetic is mixed into the Dermal Filler to reduce the likelihood of any discomfort during the treatment.
Dermal Fillers for hand rejuvenation procedure
Dermal Filler for hands rejuvenation procedure should be performed under certified aesthetic practitioners who are trained individuals skilled to perform procedures with adequate knowledge about this treatment procedure and has sound knowledge of hand anatomy. This is crucial because when injected into the wrong plane, these fillers can cause allergic reactions and infections. Other risks of improper injection technique are swelling and lumpiness, and even serious side effects such as the death of skin cells, and nerve damage.
The Dermal Fillers are injected into the deep lamina towards the veins, above the metacarpal plane, using a 25- to 32-gauge needle or a blunt cannula. The use of blunt cannulae, instead of sharp needles, minimizes the risk of damage to nerves and blood vessels.
Dermal Fillers can cause swelling of the dorsum of the hands for several days. To ensure proper distribution of the filler as well as to avoid any bumps and irregularities, the area of treatment is then gently massaged. The results from this treatment usually last up to 12-15 months, during which scheduled follow-up sessions are advised to assess the clinical result.
Patients are also advised to continue applying sunscreen on the backs of their hands every day post-procedure to prevent aging and developing harmful sunspots.
About IIWAM training in hand rejuvenation with Dermal Fillers
It is prudent that all Aesthetic practitioners must undergo proper training in Aesthetic Medicine. The practitioner must balance between benefits & risks of the Aesthetic procedure, and steps to mitigate complications, if they occurs. At IIWAM, we call it understanding the procedure, the product, and the patient. Furthermore, our trainers pay utmost attention to teaching the following subjects when it comes to hand rejuvenation with Dermal Fillers.
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What is the hand anatomy?
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What are the principles of the Dermal Fillers injection procedure?
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Which Dermal Filler would work best for Hand Rejuvenation Treatment Procedure?
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What are Dermal Fillers injection complications?
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How to avoid Dermal Fillers injection complications?
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About IIWAM Aesthetic Education
At IIWAM, we provide an International Aesthetic Certification program and also Advanced Online Aesthetic Courses for Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Aestheticians, and Spa Owners in the field of Aesthetic Medicine.
Our Institute is based in Malaysia and has international students from the Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, and other parts of Asia. With our insignia of “Be Certified, Be Recognized”, we develop knowledgeable, skilled, and confident Aesthetic practitioners of international repute. Our Aesthetic training focuses on teaching the principles of Aesthetic procedures before venturing into Aesthetic clinical skills. IIWAM training Programs are a combination of Onsite Training, LIVE Online Webinars, and Online Learning. IIWAM is the first Institute in the World to have its Programs assured by City & Guilds of London and certified by European International University. IIWAM is also a registered CPD Training provider with CPD Standards Office in the UK and by CPD Malaysian Medical Association.
Onboard is our Assoc. Prof Dr. Morthy, the lead trainer, medical director of the International Institute of Wellness & Aesthetic Medicine (IIWAM), formerly known as Aesthetic Academy Asia (http://www.iiwam.ac/).
In the Aesthetic part of our Institute, we provide Advanced Aesthetic Medical Procedures that are Safe, Effective, and Affordable, offering a wide range of specialized treatments for All Your Aesthetic Needs.