Do Your Hands Give Away Your Age?
No matter which cosmetic procedures are chosen, your hands will need to be protected from future sun damage by regular use of sun protection. Consistent use of sunscreens will significantly prolong your improvements.
There are milder treatment approaches, like topical daily application of Retin-A and glycolic acid derivatives or a series of Microdermabrasion treatments that, over time, and with consistent use, lead to shedding of the top layers of skin, resulting in a modest textural improvement and softening of the “age” spots.
More invasive approaches may include Chemical Peel Chatsworth and Laser skin resurfacing Agoura Hills, whereby, depending on your skin type and the desired results, your physician may use a laser or chemical solution to cause a mild to moderate peeling of the top layers of the damaged skin to reveal smoother, fresher looking hands.
When skin excess is the predominant problem, a non-invasive Titan skin tightening treatment Porter Ranch or Thermage ® could be the treatment of choice.
IPL (Intense pulse Light) or photofacial treatment. When age spots or sun spots are the primary presenting problem, the IPL treatment is often the ideal and most effective corrective procedure. This is a minimally invasive procedure performed with numbing skin cream, whereby a precisely controlled and filtered beam of light is used to cause a very superficial burning off of the colored spots, while minimizing the heating effect on the adjacent normal colored skin. Recovery is much faster (1-2 days) than a laser or chemical peel. The results are often dramatic, whereby the dark spots gently flake off in the next 2 weeks leaving behind fresh looking skin.
Sclerotherapy Northridge or Vein Removal involves the injection of specific solutions to shut off prominent veins on the back of the hands. This should seldom be the first line of treatment, as most often these veins fade into the background with proper filling of the skeletonised hand. In addition, hand veins can be extremely useful for any future intravenous access (hospitalization and surgery).
If you would like to learn more about skin rejuvenation, contact a board certified physician for a free consultation.
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