HYALURONIC ACID HANDS

What is hand aging ?

Hand aging refers to a range of age-related changes in the hands : thinner and less elastic skin, wrinkles, visible veins and tendons, hollowed hands, and the appearance of brown spots. Hands are a symbol of beauty and allure. Over time, they change and often reveal a person’s age. The contrast between the youthful face and aged hands is frequently noticeable. Since hands are hard to conceal, their treatment is a common request in aesthetic medicine.

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Hand rejuvenation in Geneva 

Hand aging is a frequent aesthetic concern. Patients are often bothered by visible veins, hollow areas, and wrinkled skin on their hands. This area is often overlooked, but it is easy to treat. Aesthetic medicine procedures can restore

volume to the backs of the hands, eliminate brown spots, and treat wrinkled skin. The techniques used include : hyaluronic acid injections for hands, mesotherapy, laser treatments for aging hands, and hand chemical peels.

Why do my hands look old ? Why do hands wrinkle ?

photo smoothing hands with mesotherapy

The passage of time is the main cause of hand aging. However, genetics play a key role in how quickly fat diminishes in the hands and how the skin thins over time.

Several external factors accelerate this process.

  • Cold weather : cold temperatures can dry out and weaken the skin.
  • Frequent use : especially related to professional activities.
  • Sun exposure : a major cause of photoaging, leading to dark spots and a rough skin texture.
  • Pollution.
  • Water exposure : prolonged contact with water disrupts the skin’s protective lipid barrier.
  • Harsh chemicals : aggressive household cleaning products can irritate and damage the skin.
  • Dry and dehydrated skin : dehydration amplifies signs of aging.
  • Smoking : reduces blood circulation and negatively impacts skin health.
  • Alcohol consumption : dehydrates the skin.
  • Unhealthy lifestyle : poor habits can worsen skin aging.

How to rejuvenate hands naturally ?

True hand rejuvenation is only possible through aesthetic medicine techniques.

However, certain habits and a good skincare routine contribute to maintaining beautiful hands.

  • Regular hydration : apply a rich moisturizer containing shea butter, coconut oil, or sweet almond oil.
  • Sun protection : use a high SPF sunscreen daily. Protecting your hands from UV rays helps prevent age spots and premature skin aging.
  • Gentle exfoliation : exfoliate your hands once a week with a natural scrub made from sugar and olive oil. This removes dead skin cells and stimulates cell regeneration.
  • Oil baths : soak your hands in a warm bath of olive oil or argan oil for 10–15 minutes. These oils are rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids that nourish and repair the skin.
  • Nourishing masks : apply masks made with honey, avocado, or yogurt to hydrate and revitalize your skin. Leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water.
  • Healthy diet : especially one rich in vitamins A, C, and E, and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Regular massage : massage your hands with a plant-based oil to improve blood circulation and stimulate collagen production. This makes the skin firmer and more elastic.
  • Neutral pH soap : use gentle, pH-neutral soaps that protect the skin barrier and prevent dryness.
photo ageing of the hands

Signs of hands aging

With age, the hands undergo various changes that can reveal a person’s true age. It is important to identify and understand the signs of hand aging in order to offer effective and appropriate solutions.

  • Skin thinning : the skin becomes thin, crepey, wrinkled, and translucent.
  • Fat loss : the hands become hollow, with visible tendons and spaces between the fingers.
  • Pigmentation, spots on the hands : diffuse pigmentation with dull skin appearance and round, localized spots.
  • Appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
  • Dryness : the skin becomes dry and rough.
  • Loss of elasticity due to reduced collagen and elastin production.

How to rejuvenate the hands ?

It is often said that our hands reveal our age, which is why treatment of this area is an increasingly common request in aesthetic medicine.

The three main treatment approaches are :

  • Restore volume to the backs of the hands
    This is done through filler injections such as hyaluronic acid and Radiesse, or surgically via hand lipofilling.
  • Remove brown spots
    Peels and lasers are effective.
  • Treat crepey hands 
    Lasers, mesotherapy, mesopeel and carboxytherapy are the techniques used.

Hyaluronic acid to restore hand volume

Hyaluronic acid injections are an effective method to hydrate and revitalize the skin, restore lost volume, smooth out wrinkles, and reduce the visibility of veins and prominent tendons.

Hyaluronic acid for the backs of the hands 

Two techniques are used.

  • Bolus injection : a single "ball" of product is injected and then massaged to distribute it across different compartments of the back of the hand. According to Dr. Romano, this technique lacks precision.
  • Micro-cannula injection : the cannula is a rounded-tip needle. A small entry point is made with a needle to insert the cannula, allowing for a uniform distribution of the product across the entire back of the hand. Dr. Romano performs injections using a cannula.
Photofilling of the hands by injection of hyaluronic acid

The hyaluronic acid used is a volumizing agent. The amount of product required depends on the patient’s needs and desired results. The first injection may require a significant amount, typically four to five syringes.

After the procedure, Dr. Romano advises patients to protect their hands from dusty or dirty environments (for example, using gloves for dishwashing or cleaning) for three days.

Post-treatment effects may include a small bruise at the cannula’s entry points. The results of hyaluronic acid injections are immediate and last for one year.

photo hand peel in Geneva

How to make hands look younger ? Hand peels

Peels are an effective method for treating signs of hand aging.
These chemical agents exfoliate the skin’s superficial layers, promoting cell renewal.
The peels used include cellulaire.
Les peelings utilisés sont le TCA (trichloroacetic acid) and PRX-T33 peel. These peels visibly reduce brown spots caused by sun exposure and aging. Additionally, by stimulating collagen production, they improve skin texture, firmness, and wrinkles.
After the session, patients can immediately resume their daily activities.
Several sessions are required.

photo smoothing hands with mesotherapy

How to smooth out hands ? Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is an aesthetic medicine technique that involves injecting a blend of vitamins, minerals, hyaluronic acid, and other revitalizing substances directly into the skin. This method is particularly effective for hand hydration.
By infusing the deeper layers of the skin with essential nutrients, this technique improves hydration, texture, and elasticity. The hands appear softer, smoother, and visibly rejuvenated.
A superficial peel is often performed simultaneously—a procedure known as mesopeel—which combines the exfoliation of dead skin cells with deep skin hydration. The protocol includes 3 to 5 sessions, spaced three weeks apart.

photo wrinkle treatment hands with skinbooster

How can I stop my hands from getting crumpled? Skin boosters

skinboosters  finely cross-linked hyaluronic acid, work deep down to intensely hydrate the skin and improve its quality. Surface fine lines are smoothed and the skin feels softer.
Unlike traditional dermal fillers, skin boosters do not add volume; they restore the skin's firmness, elasticity and hydration.
The initial protocol involves the use of two or three syringes, repeated every three months. In the maintenance protocol, two syringes a year are injected.

photo rejuvenation hands by laser

How can I rejuvenate the back of my hands? Laser treatment for the hands

The laser used by Dr Romano is a ablative lasers. The doctor uses the erbium laser and not CO2. These two lasers give comparable results, but the after-effects of CO2 are more severe, hence the preference for erbium.
Fractional lasers and resurfacing lasers stimulate collagen production, improving skin texture and firmness. The skin is denser, wrinkles are reduced and the tightening effect is rapidly visible.
By precisely targeting the areas to be treated, the laser eliminates the pigmented cells responsible for brown spots without damaging the surrounding tissue.
The number of sessions varies between two and three. Results are visible as soon as the healing process is complete and improve within three months. They last approximately two years.
The after-effects are marked by the appearance of small scabs and redness lasting no more than three days.

photo plumping hands with carboxytherapy

Carboxytherapy to treat ageing hands

Carboxytherapy is a non-invasive, natural technique used in aesthetic medicine to treat ageing hands. This treatment involves injecting carbon dioxide (CO₂) under the skin, which stimulates blood circulation and tissue oxygenation. By improving blood flow, carboxytherapy encourages the production of collagen and elastin, which are essential for skin firmness and elasticity. This method is particularly effective in reducing wrinkles and fine lines and improving wrinkled skin. The skin is smoother, firmer and younger-looking.
Many sessions are required. The initial treatment involves one session a week for two months. Maintenance treatment involves one session every two months.

Results : before / after hand rejuvenation

  • Skin rejuvenation : the skin becomes firmer and more elastic. Wrinkles are smoothed, and the hands appear younger and more toned.
  • Correction of hand wrinkles and hollow hands : the hands are plumped, making tendons and veins less visible.
  • Hydration and revitalization : the skin is less dry.
  • Elimination of spots, even skin tone, and skin brightening.
  • Improved skin texture : treatments soften and smooth the skin, eliminating dead cells and promoting cell renewal.

Hand rejuvenation pricing

The cost of hand rejuvenation treatments varies depending on the techniques used and the specific needs of each patient. A personalized estimate is provided.
For example, the price of a hyaluronic acid syringe for hands is 600 CHF for the first syringe and 400 CHF for each additional syringe.

Type of consultation Generally practiced rates
Hyaluronic acid for
600 CHF per syringe
Mesopeel hands
250 CHF per session

Hyaluronic acid hands : reviews

Patient reviews on hand aging treatments are positive. The results are described as natural and long-lasting.
Patients appreciate the way hyaluronic acid injections plump and hydrate the skin, the effectiveness of lasers and peels in reducing brown spots and improving skin texture, and the hydrating and revitalizing effects of mesotherapy.

At what age do hands start to wrinkle?

In general, hands can start to wrinkle from the age of 40. This varies according to individual factors such as genetics, lifestyle and sun exposure.

Treatments for hand wrinkles are :

  • Hyaluronic acid injections, which fill in wrinkles and hydrate the skin.
  • Lasers and chemical peels, which stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture.

Brown spots on the hands can be treated with chemical peels and lasers. These methods reduce pigmentation and even out skin tone.

Hollow hands can be effectively treated with hyaluronic acid injections, which restore lost volume and plump up the skin.

Mesotherapy involves injecting vitamins, minerals and hyaluronic acid directly into the skin. This procedure improves hand hydration, stimulates collagen production and revitalises the skin, reducing the signs of ageing.

The side effects of aesthetic treatments for the hands are generally mild and temporary. They may include redness, swelling, bruising and slight skin sensitivity. 

Yes, it is often beneficial to combine several treatments to obtain optimum results. For example, combining hyaluronic acid injections with laser or peeling sessions.

The results of aesthetic treatments for the hands last from several months to several years, depending on the type of treatment carried out. The benefits of hyaluronic acid injections can last up to a year. The results of lasers and peels can last longer. Maintenance sessions are required.

You can consult an experienced doctor to determine the treatment best suited to your needs. A consultation will enable us to tailor the treatment plan to your objectives and skin type.

To combat ageing hands, we recommend using creams specially formulated to moisturise, nourish and protect the skin.

  • Creams containing hyaluronic acid: hyaluronic acid intensely moisturises the skin and helps plump up the hands by retaining water.
  • Creams containing retinol: retinol stimulates cell renewal and collagen production, reducing fine lines and improving skin texture.
  • Vitamin C creams: vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that lightens dark spots and protects the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
  • Creams containing niacinamide: niacinamide improves skin elasticity, strengthens the skin barrier and reduces hyperpigmentation.
  • Sun protection: daily sun protection is essential to prevent UV damage, which is a major cause of hand ageing.
  • Creams with shea butter or almond oil: these natural ingredients are excellent for moisturising and nourishing the skin, helping to maintain its elasticity and softness.
  • Regular hydration.
  • Protection.
  • Avoid hot water.
  • Exfoliation.
  • Internal hydration.
  • Use of natural oils.
  • Avoid harsh soaps.

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