Over time, our hands undergo wear and tear from constant use and sun exposure, and much like the face, can wrinkle, sag, and lose volume. If your hands start to make you feel older and are a mismatch with your face or body, it may be time to consider Hand Rejuvenation Procedures. At the time of your consultation, Dr. Li will analyze your specific concerns in detail and discuss whether Hand Rejuvenation is a good option for you.
Lost volume in the hand can be replenished with either fillers or fat grafts. Fillers can be done as an office procedure with no downtime. In the fat grafting method, Liposuction is typically performed in areas of excess fat such as the abdomen below the belly button or the armpit area next to the breast. The fat is then processed and carefully injected into your hand. If there is wrinkling of the skin of the hand, this can be rejuvenated with resurfacing procedures such as microneedling, light chemical peels, or lasers (also offered at our practice).
KEY POINTS
SURGERY UNDER LOCAL OR GENERAL ANESTHETIC
GO HOME THE SAME DAY (DAY SURGERY)
RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN A WEEK
HAND REJUVENATION IS PERMANENT
IMPROVE HAND SKIN TONE AND TEXTURE
RESTORE YOUTHFUL VOLUME IN YOUR HANDS
MATCH YOUR HANDS TO YOUR FACE AND THE WAY YOU FEEL
COMBINE WITH LIPOSUCTION OF UNWANTED FAT
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE SURGERY
You will be evaluated by Dr. Li at the time of your initial consultation to determine if hand rejuvenation is the best option for you
You will be required to quit smoking and oral contraceptives 4 weeks before surgery
You will need to complete testing before surgery, which may include a physical with your PCP/primary physician, blood work, and an ECG
Prescriptions for your surgery will be sent to your local pharmacy, please obtain these medications ahead of time and bring them to your surgery
A deposit is required to secure your surgery date
Full payment is required 2 weeks before surgery; payment options include cash, cashier's check, or credit through Alphaeon or CareCredit
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY
General anesthesia can sometimes cause generalized body soreness and fatigue for a couple of days
Maximum discomfort will occur in the first few days after surgery and gradually improve
You may experience temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, or a burning sensation over areas you had liposuction and/or fat grafting; bruising and swelling takes several weeks to improve; numbness takes a couple months to normalize
It will take approximately 2 months for complete swelling to resolve in your hands
Scars may be red and firm for approximately 6 months before they soften and fade