Summary of "Anti Aging Hand Solutions | Fix Crepey Skin, Age Spots and More | Dr. Sam Ellis | Dr. Sam Ellis"

Key Wellness Strategies, Self-Care Techniques, and Productivity Tips for Anti-Aging Hands

Hands often age differently than the face due to several factors:

Loss of fat, elasticity, and volume.
Visible veins, tendons, and bones become more prominent.
High sun exposure leads to thinning skin, brown spots, rough texture, fragility, bruising, and increased risk of skin cancers.
Menopause accelerates collagen and elastin loss, resulting in crepey, translucent skin.
Frequent use and washing contribute to premature aging.

Protecting and caring for your hands can slow the aging process. Key prevention tips include:

Protect hands from external stressors:
- Wear waterproof gloves for wet work such as washing dishes or cleaning.
- Use gardening gloves during outdoor activities.
- Use UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) gloves when outdoors or driving to shield from UV radiation.
Apply sunscreen daily on hands as part of your skincare routine.
- Reapplication is important but often neglected due to frequent hand washing.
Moisturize hands regularly to prevent dryness and irritation.
- Choose hand creams based on personal preference for texture and greasiness.
- Thick balms are recommended for nighttime use; lightweight lotions work well during the day.
Extend facial anti-aging skincare to hands:
- Apply vitamin C serum, sunscreen, and topical retinoids to the backs of hands.
Some perimenopausal women use estrogen creams on hands to maintain suppleness.

Cryosurgery: Uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy pigment cells.
- Caution advised for darker skin tones to avoid hypopigmentation.
Laser treatments: Picosecond lasers precisely target brown spots.
Chemical peels: Glycolic acid or TCA peels can improve discoloration.
Post-procedure sun protection is critical to maintain results.

Non-ablative fractionated lasers (e.g., Fraxel) stimulate new collagen and improve skin texture.
Microneedling and chemical peels promote controlled tissue remodeling.
Hands require gentle treatment and longer healing times; conservative laser settings are used.
Multiple treatment sessions may be necessary.

Volume loss exposes veins, tendons, and bones, contributing to an aged appearance.
Fat transfer: Performed by plastic surgeons by injecting fat from another body part; results can vary.
Injectable fillers:
- Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite-based): stimulates collagen and elastin, adds volume, camouflages veins/tendons, and is long-lasting.
- Restylane Lyft (hyaluronic acid-based): adds volume but does not stimulate collagen; dissolvable if needed.
Typical treatment involves about 1.5 syringes per hand, with possible touch-ups after a few months.
High patient satisfaction is reported when combining treatments addressing volume, texture, and color.

Anti-aging care for hands should be holistic, addressing prevention and correction of color, texture, and volume.
Consistent daily care and sun protection are essential.
Procedures carry risks; always seek experienced, trusted providers.
Embrace natural aging while optimizing skin health to reflect how you feel.