Treatment for Aging Hands in Vancouver
It’s hard to avoid environmental damage, and we often neglect our hands when it comes to skincare, cosmetic treatments, and, most importantly, SPF Protection. Over time, the fat and collagen deteriorate, leaving accentuated veins and wrinkles in the hands. Injectables can lift and plump the skin to compensate for fat and collagen loss.
What Are Aging Hands?
We all want to look our best, and part of that includes having smooth, youthful skin. Unfortunately, our skin loses its elasticity and begins to sag as we age. Fortunately, several treatment options are available to help improve the appearance of aging hands. For example, treatments such as laser therapy and fillers can help plump up the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. In addition, regular use of SPF 30 sunscreen can help to protect the hands from further damage from ultraviolet light exposure. With the right treatment plan, it is possible to reduce the signs of aging and restore youthful-looking hands.
What Causes Aging Hands?
As people age, several factors contribute to the visible changes in their hands, making them appear older. One of the primary reasons is the reduced production of collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep skin firm and elastic. Over time, the body produces less of these vital proteins, leading to thinner and less resilient skin. Additionally, the subcutaneous fat layer beneath the skin, which gives hands their plump and youthful appearance, diminishes with age, causing bones, joints, and veins to become more prominent.
Environmental factors also play a significant role in the aging of hands. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light accelerates the breakdown of skin proteins, further contributing to wrinkles and causing pigmentation issues like age spots. Hands often endure frequent contact with harsh chemicals and extreme weather, which can strip natural oils from the skin, resulting in dryness and cracking. Furthermore, reduced blood flow as we age decreases the delivery of essential nutrients, dulling the skin’s appearance and slowing the repair processes. Genetics, repetitive motions from daily activities, and joint issues like osteoarthritis also influence how our hands age. Addressing these changes typically involves protective and rejuvenating measures such as using moisturizers, applying sunscreen, and possibly undergoing treatments like chemical peels or laser therapy to encourage skin regeneration and reduce damage.
Forever Young BBL™ Laser
The Forever Young BBL is a broadband laser treatment at our Vancouver clinic. It is the only device on the market that has been shown to change the expression of genes associated with aging, longevity, and increased lifespan. Regular Forever Young BBL treatments make your skin look clearer, smoother, and much younger.
Fillers
At our Vancouver clinic, we only use the highest-quality dermal fillers to add volume, shape, structure, and contour to the face and other body areas, such as the hands. As we age, volume slowly disappears, revealing sunken skin and wrinkles. Our variety of treatments restores volume loss wherever it occurs.
HALO™ Fractional Resurfacing
The Halo Laser is a revolutionary fractional resurfacing treatment at our Vancouver clinic that treats some of the most common skin damage problems, including sun damage, aging, discoloration, uneven skin tone, and scarring. Skin Technique is the only clinic to offer this innovative treatment in downtown Vancouver.
