FAQ

While it helps to know the kinds of devices used for laser skin resurfacing, our physicians will recommend the best treatment for you, based on the condition of your skin, the tone, and color. In some cases, he or she may suggest an alternative to laser treatment if he or she feels your skin’s texture and tone may benefit more from another type of treatment.

While it has been found that some lasers do pose a greater risk for discoloration or cell damage in darker skin types, some skin resurfacing options, such as radiofrequency (RF) treatments or micro-needling may be considered instead.

Besides laser skin resurfacing, skin resurfacing can also be performed by the use of chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling, IPL photo-rejuvenation, and dermabrasion. However, most people who refer to skin resurfacing generally are speaking of laser or IPL therapy.

Large and visible veins and tendons in the hands, thinner skin, and brown spots all indicate that you are looking at hands that need rejuvenating. While brown liver spots point to over-exposure to the sun, the loss of fatty tissue in the hands gradually occurs over time.

Dermal fillers can be injected in the hands that have lost volume. Soft tissue injectables, such as Radiesse and Restyane lyft can be used to restore volume to the back of the hands. Normally, Radiesse® will last longer, or about 1.5 years longer Restylane which last from 6 months to 1 year.

Yes. The use of laser skin resurfacing can smooth hands that have been damaged by overexposure to the sun or by photo-aging from other UV sources. Co2 and/or picosecond lasersor intense pulsed light (IPL) devices can be used to remove the outer skin. In turn, fractional lasers or non-ablative skin resurfacing devices, such as IPL, can generate heat in the deep tissues to remove winkles or brown spots on hands.

Yes. Chemical peels and microdermabrasion are not only used for the facial area, they can be used on the hands. For example, you can use a chemical peel on the hands to slough off the top surface layers of skin to reveal fresher looking, more youthful hands. Chemical peels are often used to treat dark spots on the hands. Alternatively, microdermabrasion can be used to abrade dead skin from the hands and improve the appearance of hands that display hyperpigmentation.

Radiesse injections and CO2 fractional laser can significantly help decrease laxity of the skin.

What you pay for hand rejuvenation treatments depends on the types of procedures. Some medical facilities combine hand rejuvenation procedures, which naturally increases the overall cost. If you do undergo a combination or series of treatments, plan to pay from $1,000 to $3,000 for the therapy. These treatments may include laser treatments, IPL skin care, and injections of dermal fillers.

You are a good candidate for hand rejuvenation therapy if you do not smoke and have thin-skinned hands, age spots, or veiny or wrinkled hands.