Hand Rejuvenation: Fat Transfer For Younger Looking Hands

Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by beauty, irrespective of gender. You can witness various art forms like paintings, Greek statues, and illustrations. Different body parts have been used to express the beauty standards of the era. Hands have always been considered a key element in characterizing the privileged status of men and women in these art forms.

Over the centuries, artists have described hand and its movement in the most meaningful ways. In modern times also beautiful soft skin, artfully filed nails, and long fingers are considered attractive. That is why there is a massive demand for hand care products and treatment. The people of Dubai are also not far behind and always keen to try new ways to look attractive. According to some figures, the hand care market in UAE is booking and is expected to grow faster in the coming years.

People opt for several methods to improve the esthetic appearance of their hands.  Fat grafting can provide you a better and contoured hand by reversing the signs of aging. Fat grafting is successfully used for esthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and other body parts.

What is Fat Transfer or Grafting?

Fat transfer and fat grafting is a procedure that uses fat to enhance the esthetic appearance of a certain body part by adding volume. The fat is procured from the other body parts, such as the hips, thighs, abdomen, arms, and neck. The fat is collected through liposuction. The accumulated fat is then purified by separating the individual fat cells from the tissue suctioned from the body. The purified fat is then carefully injected into the desired body parts.

Fat grafting is an excellent way to improve wrinkles and fine lines for hand rejuvenation. The procedure is also widely used for facial rejuvenation, butt augmentation, and breast enhancement. The injected fat provides a more youthful appearance to the target body parts.

What are the different ways for Hand rejuvenation?

There are several hand rejuvenation treatments available for people who desire youthful-looking hands. Apart from esthetic reasons, hand rejuvenation is also used to solve functional and cosmetic problems arising from various reconstructive surgeries.

The most prominent and effective hand rejuvenation treatments are:

• Fat transfer to improve the volume in the area and reverse the signs of aging.
• Laser ablation to reduce the visibility of unwanted hand veins and small blood vessels.
• Fillers to improve the volume of the area and reduce wrinkles.
• Laser treatment that encourages natural regrowth of younger-looking skin.
• Chemical peels to improve the skin’s texture.
• IPL therapy to treat dark spots on hands.

All these procedures are used for hand rejuvenation. Your aesthetic dermatologist in Dubai can guide you, which treatment is best suited for your requirements.

What is the best treatment for hand rejuvenation?

Hands are the first place where you start showing signs of aging. There are some common signs of aging on hands, such as wrinkles, loss of fatty tissues, dark spots, and pre-cancerous growths.

Though there are many treatments available, fat transfer is considered one of the most effective and safest ways to reduce the signs of aging on hands. According to the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, fat transfer has little or no chance for allergy, leaves more natural-looking results, and has long-lasting results. The procedure takes just around one hour and can be performed in-clinic. Your doctor may suggest additional procedures to maintain the results longer.

Other benefits of Fat transfer for hand rejuvenation:

• Fillers are taken from the patient’s own body, which lowers the risk of infection.
• Results are natural-looking.
• Results can last for several years.
• The procedure can be easily combined, such as facial and hand rejuvenation can be done together.
• Minimal downtime.
• Minimally invasive.

How to prepare for the fat transfer procedure?

Before the procedure, our doctors will review your medical history. Explain to you the expectations from the surgery, recovery period, and possible outcomes of the procedure. Please share with your doctor if you are on any medication or recently took any medication.

What is the procedure for fat transfer for aging hands?

Fat transfer is a procedure that utilizes the process of fat from the patients’ bodies to contour their aging hands. The fat is procured from small skin openings or marks of older injuries, essentially to make the procedure scarless. The patient is given local anesthesia by a licensed anesthesiologist.

Our dermatologist carefully sculpts out processed fat from the stomach, thighs, love handles, and sometimes knees. The fat is then gently placed into syringes and then purified to be used as fillers. The process typically takes an hour, including the procurement and purification procedure. The time may increase if you are combining it with fat transfer to other areas. This minimally invasive procedure has minimal downtime and causes little discomfort. The discomfort is nothing when it comes to results—youthful and smoother-looking hands.

What to expect after the fat transfer procedure?

After the treatment, our doctors might give you ice packs to ease the pain, discomfort, or swelling. You may experience any of the reactions at the injection sites.

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Redness

How long does fat transfer last in hands?

Patients often ask how long the enhancements last. The results are more long-lasting than other procedures. Not all fat injected remains under the skin. Some of it gets naturally absorbed by the body in the first six weeks. Trace amounts may continue to get reabsorbed in the body in the next six months. However, the fat that survives continues to stay just like any other tissue inside the body.

Fluctuation in your weight may also affect the volume of the fat. Our experienced plastic surgeon knows how much fat needs to be injected. They use correct techniques to prevent fat cells from dying or get reabsorbed. When done right, fat can last anywhere between 2 to 8 years.

What are the possible side effects of fat transfer?

As mentioned, the hand rejuvenation treatment with fat transfer has minimal or no side effects at all. The common side effects are temporary bruising, swelling, and pain at the injection site. Some of the rarest reported side effects are infection and nerve damage.

Why choose 7 DMC?

We are one of the most sought-after premium cosmetic dermatology clinics in Dubai. Our professional staff and doctors ensure that you receive the best dermatology treatment in Dubai. Our staff is supported by world-class equipment and the latest technology.

Our licensed dermatologists in Dubai have years of experience in a wide range of non-invasive cosmetic treatments. Their knowledge and technical abilities ensure we provide the best results to each of our patients.

The non-invasive procedure may sound easy and simple. However, it requires precision, years of experience, and exceptional skills to treat some of the most delicate regions of your body. You can expect an excellent and natural-looking appearance after the treatment. The ethical practice, high-quality results, and patient-first approach made us the most renowned skincare clinics in Dubai.

Conclusion

Fat transfer is used for over a decade in all the developed nations. It has proven to be the most effective technique in reshaping and rejuvenating the hands. With the regular follow-up and you can expect long-lasting results.

If you still have any apprehensions about the procedure, book an appointment with our dermatologists. Our doctors can listen and eliminate all your concerns about the procedure. It is extremely important to us that you become comfortable and confident before going ahead with the procedure.

Reference:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5610212/

https://www.plasticsurgery.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_removal_procedures