Ageing Hands

Next to your face, the skin on your hands is the most exposed part of your body. Hard to protect, your hands are frequently exposed to a wide range of abuse on a daily basis along with your genes and gravity as we age.. From the sun to the cold, cleaning detergents and washing up, the delicate skin on our hands is certainly put through its paces.

Typically, the first signs of ageing hands start in the 40s, and 50s with the appearance of age spots also referred to as liver or sunspots. These are flat areas of dark pigmentation that often appear on the face, chest, arms, shoulder, and hands – in other words, those areas most exposed to the sun. They are caused by the production of excess melanin in the skin as a direct result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Those patients in their 50s and 60s, the skin will become thinner, and you will notice a loss of volume and fat causing the underlying bones, tendons, and veins to become more prominent. In women, depleting oestrogen levels resulting from menopause will cause the skin to be less plump and fleshy, making them far more vulnerable to the ageing process.

There are non-invasive hand rejuvenation treatments that will help to restore volume, rehydrate and plump out the skin to hide the veiny and bony prominences and the result will be very natural looking.

Book a consultation here with Dr Prerna Mittal to ensure this procedure is right for you.

*Patients experiences will vary dependent on age, lifestyle and medical history