Hand Rejuvenation

While many patients focus their anti-aging efforts on the face and neck, they may neglect another key area of the body that telegraphs signs of aging: the hands. Dr. Joshua Korman performs expert hand rejuvenation techniques to enhance volume, smooth away prominent veins and tendons, and restore supple, radiant skin.

Why Choose Dr. Korman?

With over 20 years of expertise and mention as a Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” for seven years in a row, Dr. Joshua Korman is a renowned board-certified plastic surgeon who provides outstanding care and natural-looking results for patients in and beyond Los Altos, Mountain View, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and San Jose. Dr. Korman serves as Adjunct Clinical Professor of Surgery at Stanford University’s School of Medicine and has contributed to a wide array of notable media programs and publications, including ABC’s “20/20”, CNN, The New York Times, and Ebony Magazine.

As a prolific educator, author, and lecturer, Dr. Korman inspires the next generation of aesthetic artists through programs and courses sponsored by internationally renowned plastic surgery organizations. He is also an avid inventor and technological pioneer who holds multiple patents in the field of skin remodeling and tissue expansion. Dr. Korman has traveled the globe as part of humanitarian efforts to bring life-changing surgical care to disadvantaged, at-risk populations.

What Is Hand Rejuvenation?

As a result of the natural aging process, the body typically experiences lower levels of collagen production, which results in thinner skin, the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and volume loss. Collagen is an all-important protein responsible for the skin’s radiance, resilience, and supple glow. As the skin in the hands is depleted of collagen, tendons and veins become more prominent. Additionally, the hands are exposed to the harmful UV rays of the sun more frequently than other parts of the body, setting them up to experience changes in pigmentation and other signs of sun damage. The hand rejuvenation process involves a number of different treatment modalities that can be used on their own or in combination with one another to offset signs of aging. Dr. Korman may perform laser therapy or dermal filler injections, or he may recommend medical-grade skincare products to revitalize and overhaul the hands, restoring plump, firm, hydrated contours.

How Is Hand Rejuvenation Performed?

There are several different non-surgical techniques that Dr. Korman can utilize on their own or in combination to create smoother, more youthful-looking hands. He will choose the best approach based on his findings during your private consultation in Los Altos, Mountain View, San Jose, or Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Laser therapy

Laser skin resurfacing applied to the hands can not only banish blemishes and signs of superficial damage but can also boost collagen production for longer-term skin vitality. Laser therapy is an ideal choice for improving skin texture and tone, eradicating skin laxity, and erasing pigmented spots. It can also offset skin changes due to environmental pollutants and stressors.

Dermal fillers and injectables

Hyaluronic acid-based fillers like Juvederm and Restylane can provide remarkable anti-aging results when administered to the hands. HA is a naturally occurring compound that plumps skin volume and smooths away lines, wrinkles, and creases. Biostimulators Radiesse (made with calcium hydroxylapatite) and Sculptra (made with poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA)) can both aid in collagen regeneration, restoring a youthful appearance in the hands from within.

Medical-grade skincare

Serums and creams made with retinoids can revitalize the skin by encouraging cellular turnover, boosting collagen output, and reducing hyperpigmentation. Hydroquinone is also a powerful lightning agent for the hands. To prevent signs of aging and combat free radical damage and oxidative stress, patients can use products formulated with Vitamin C. Using a sunscreen with an SPF of 50 or higher is essential for keeping the hands in pristine shape after laser therapy or fillers.

Who Is An Ideal Candidate For Hand Rejuvenation?

Ideal candidates for hand rejuvenation are self-conscious about their hand appearance and wish to correct concerns related to volume loss, thinning skin, protruding veins and tendons, and poor skin tone and texture. Patients who are often in the sun and have noticed sunspots, age spots, and hyperpigmentation will also derive significant benefits from hand rejuvenation with Dr. Korman in the greater Bay Area. During your private consultation, Dr. Korman will examine your hands, review your medical history, and curate the perfect treatment plan for resolving your unique issues.

What Happens After My Treatment?

Recovery and downtime after hand rejuvenation will depend on the nature of the treatment you received. With dermal fillers and injectables, there is no downtime and patients can immediately resume their normal activities. Minor redness, swelling, or tenderness may occur at the injection sites, however, lasting a few hours or the rest of the day. With laser therapy, patients will likely heal over the course of several weeks and encounter mild swelling and discomfort. With medical-grade skincare, there is no recovery or downtime, as these products are non-surgical, non-invasive, and gentle.

Hand Rejuvination FAQ

How Should I Prepare For Hand Rejuvenation?

Is Hand Rejuvenation Painful?

Can Hand Rejuvenation Be Combined With Other Procedures?

How Should I Prepare For Hand Rejuvenation?

Patients whose treatment plan includes dermal fillers should avoid alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, St. John’s Wort, Vitamin E, and other blood-thinning medications and supplements prior to their sessions. For laser therapy, Dr. Korman may ask you to make simple adjustments to your medications or lifestyle before your appointment. Neither procedure involves anesthesia, so you will be able to drive yourself home after your hand rejuvenation treatment.

Is Hand Rejuvenation Painful?

No. Hand rejuvenation with either dermal fillers or laser therapy does not require anesthesia. However, topical numbing agents may be used to ease any discomfort and ensure your treatment is stress-free and manageable. Many fillers even contain built-in lidocaine. With laser therapy, patients may feel a sensation similar to the snap of a rubber band, with the treated areas feeling flushed for a few hours afterward.

Can Hand Rejuvenation Be Combined With Other Procedures?

Yes. Dr. Korman often performs hand rejuvenation at the same time as facial rejuvenation. Dermal fillers that augment volume, erase lines, and fortify the skin structure can support anti-aging in both the complexion and the hands. Laser skin resurfacing is another procedure with multiple uses. If you are interested in combining hand rejuvenation with another of Dr. Korman’s state-of-the-art cosmetic solutions, be sure to let him know during your private consultation in San Jose, Carmel, Mountain View, or Los Altos.

Hand Rejuvenation

Why Choose Dr. Korman?

What Is Hand Rejuvenation?

How Is Hand Rejuvenation Performed?

Laser therapy

Dermal fillers and injectables

Medical-grade skincare

Who Is An Ideal Candidate For Hand Rejuvenation?

What Happens After My Treatment?

Hand Rejuvination FAQ

How Should I Prepare For Hand Rejuvenation?

Is Hand Rejuvenation Painful?

Can Hand Rejuvenation Be Combined With Other Procedures?

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