At our CQC-registered, consultant dermatologist-led clinic, our doctor plans hand rejuvenation around your skin, volume and pigmentation. Patients travel to us from across Kent, including Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham, Ashford, Folkestone, Dover and Deal.
About the Condition
The skin on the backs of the hands is thin and has little fat beneath it. With age and sun exposure it loses collagen, elasticity and volume, so veins and tendons become more prominent and the skin can look crepey, dry or marked with age spots.
Common features include:
- Thin, crepey-looking skin on the backs of the hands
- Prominent veins or tendons caused by volume loss
- Age spots or sun damage on the hands
- Dry, dull or less elastic skin
- A wish for your hands to look as fresh as the rest of your appearance
Sun exposure over many years is the main cause, so protecting your hands with sunscreen and gloves helps to slow further change. Any dark or changing mark on the hands should be assessed rather than assumed to be an age spot.
How We Treat It
Hand rejuvenation is not a single procedure. It combines treatments chosen after an assessment of your skin, volume and pigmentation, and we aim for a natural, subtle improvement.
Dermal filler restores lost volume in the backs of the hands, skin boosters improve hydration and smoothness, and age spots can be treated separately with laser or IPL. Individual results vary, and we will be honest with you about what is realistic.
When to See a Specialist
A consultation is worthwhile if the backs of your hands look thin, hollow or marked, and you would like to understand what is possible.
Please have any dark, irregular or changing mark on the hands checked by a clinician before treating it as an age spot, and book promptly if a spot is growing, bleeding or changing colour.
Further reading: DermNet – Ageing skin · British Association of Dermatologists
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes ageing hands?
Loss of collagen, elasticity and fat with age, combined with years of sun exposure, make the skin thinner and the veins and tendons more visible.
What is the best treatment for ageing hands?
This depends on your concern. Volume loss is usually treated with dermal filler, dry or crepey skin with skin boosters, and sun spots with laser or IPL. Many people benefit from a combination.
How long does hand rejuvenation take?
A treatment appointment takes around 30 minutes, with minimal downtime and some temporary swelling or bruising.
Can age spots on the hands be treated?
Yes, with laser or IPL after assessment. We check that a mark is harmless before treating it.
How can I protect my hands from further ageing?
Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen on the backs of your hands every day, wear gloves when gardening or cleaning, and moisturise regularly.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly with us, online or by phone.
Get your concern assessed
First step
Anti-ageing consultation with our doctor, £100, redeemable against treatment within 3 months
Appointment
30 minutes
Availability
Usually within 1 to 2 weeks
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