Hand rejuvenation treatments turn back the clock by reducing wrinkles, minimizing prominent veins, fading brown spots, and improving skin tone.
Radiesse ® is a calcium-based filler in a gel carrier that is ideal for structural building and volume restoration of the hands. It is FDA-approved for hand rejuvenation, supplying much needed volume to the back of hands as we age. Radiesse has a white, opaque color and is ideal for camouflaging visible tendons and tortuous veins that characterize the aging appearance of hands. Radiesse is unique in its ability to simultaneously create volume restoration while supplying a product that stimulates the body to build new collagen as it is gradually metabolized over time.
Candidates for Radiesse® can be a man or woman, experiencing a loss of volume across the back of their hands. Prospective patients should be in generally good health, and understand the Radiesse® procedure, as well as any potential side effects from treatment. Those with an active infection, bleeding disorder, or unrealistic expectations may be asked to postpone their Radiesse® treatment.
Radiesse® injections can cause mild to moderate discomfort. However, a local anesthetic is applied prior to the injections for added patient ease. Once in position, the provider will use a very small needle to apply several injections of Radiesse® to the targeted area along the back of the hand. The product will then be massaged into place. Radiesse® injections generally take 30 minutes.
It is not uncommon for patients to note redness, minor bruising, and mild swelling after receiving Radiesse® for the hands. These issues should resolve on their own over the following one to two weeks. There is no downtime required after a Radiesse® treatment to the hands, so normal activities may resume that same day, However, it is suggested that patients rest their hands for the first 24 hours, in order to reduce the incidence of swelling. The benefits of Radiesse® are immediate, and can last up to one year.
Radiesse® is considered a safe and effective way to restore smooth, youthful hands. There are few complications associated with the dermal filler, but as with all treatments, there is always a small chance for bleeding, nerve damage, scarring, and infection.