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.
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.
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.
True hand rejuvenation is only possible through aesthetic medicine techniques.
However, certain habits and a good skincare routine contribute to maintaining beautiful hands.
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.
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 :
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.
Two techniques are used.
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.
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.
The peels used include 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.
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.
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.
The laser used by Dr Romano is a ablative laser. 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.
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.
The cost of hand rejuvenation treatment in Geneva depends on the techniques chosen and the number of sessions required to achieve a harmonious and lasting result.
Hyaluronic acid injections are offered at 600 CHF per syringe. The quantities required are often significant ; two to five syringes may be necessary.
Skinboosters, used to improve skin density and hydration, are priced at 400 CHF per syringe. Three syringes are typically recommended for visible results, with the option of a repeat session one month later.
Mesotherapy for the hands is available at 250 CHF per session ; peels are priced at 200 CHF per session. Two to three sessions are recommended as an initial treatment, followed by one maintenance session every eight months.
Laser sessions are not suitable for all patients. The cost of a laser session for the hands is 400 CHF.
A personalised quote is provided during the consultation, based on the initial condition of the skin and the patient’s goals.
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.
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 :
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.
