Q.
Can Aquamid be used in the back of the hands? I have a youthful face and body, but my hands are those of an old lady!!! I could not afford to have filler which does not last more than a year or so and wonder if Aquamid could be used. I’ve been told fat transfer may be an option but this would be much more invasive and I’m guessing expensive. I am a nurse and need to clean my hands regularly with products which are very drying, I use sunblock on a daily basis, however my hands look awful, I would love to improve them with a filler
many thanks.
Can Aquamid be used in the back of the hands? I have a youthful face and body, but my hands are those of an old lady!!! I could not afford to have filler which does not last more than a year or so and wonder if Aquamid could be used. I’ve been told fat transfer may be an option but this would be much more invasive and I’m guessing expensive. I am a nurse and need to clean my hands regularly with products which are very drying, I use sunblock on a daily basis, however my hands look awful, I would love to improve them with a filler
many thanks.
A.
Although I can see the apparent attraction of using permanent fillers, I would not use a permanent filler in the hands.
I have seen HA fillers last surprisingly well in the backs of hands (including my own!). Radiesse has a good reputation for hands although I have not personally used it in this area.
Also, don’t forget that ageing hands are not just about volume loss. Poor tone, texture, age spots and pigmentation can all be addressed on the hands just as we would on the face. Tretinoin, hydroquinone and AHA’s all are useful when rejuvenating the hands.
Please don’t hesitate to get back to me if you need any more advice.
Although I can see the apparent attraction of using permanent fillers, I would not use a permanent filler in the hands.
I have seen HA fillers last surprisingly well in the backs of hands (including my own!). Radiesse has a good reputation for hands although I have not personally used it in this area.
Also, don’t forget that ageing hands are not just about volume loss. Poor tone, texture, age spots and pigmentation can all be addressed on the hands just as we would on the face. Tretinoin, hydroquinone and AHA’s all are useful when rejuvenating the hands.
Please don’t hesitate to get back to me if you need any more advice.
Best wishes,
Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey
Dr Peter Forrester
6 Esher Park Avenue, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9NP
Web: www.drforrester.co.uk Tel: 01372 890 890
