As you age your skin thins, exposing the veins, tendons and bones to a far greater extent. Hands are also difficult to treat and with the complex structure and number of bones, tendons and muscles in hands, treatment requires specialist experience.
The Problem
As we age we concentrate on rejuvenating and caring for our face. What most people forget are their hands. The texture of the skin of the hands can give ones age away and possibly make you appear older than you are, especially since hands are a sun-exposed part of our body.
The Treatment
A small amount of fat is harvested under local anaesthetic from a discrete part of your body (typical areas used include: inner thighs, abdomen and flanks). The fat is then filtered and injected into the back of the hands via a tiny cannula under local anaesthetic. The cannula is specialised to avoid any damage to the arteries and to avoid as much tissue disruption as possible. There is no scarring and it is a walk-in walk-out procedure with no downtime.
Fat Transfer Hands Advantages:
Once the fat has integrated into the tissue of the back of the hands, it remains there permanently (as long a weight is maintained). This is in contrast to filler treatments that need be repeated every 6-9 months.
- A body mass index (BMI) below 30
- Good physical health with no chronic medical conditions like heart disease
- Concerns about the appearance of fat thighs
- Skin irritation from inner thighs rubbing together
- Realistic expectations of the procedure's outcomes and awareness of potential risks and complications.
Who is an ideal candidate for a hand fat transfer?
Hand fat transfer procedures are one of the simplest and most effective techniques for improving the look of one’s hands. This procedure is designed to increase volume in the hands, reversing the process of collagen loss that takes place over many years. The vast majority of middle-aged and older patients are considered to be good candidates for a hand fat transfer.
While a hand fat transfer is by no means considered to be a major surgery, it is highly recommended that patients be in good general health before undergoing the treatment. The patient will need to have at least one donor site on their body with enough fat cells that can be harvested and transferred into the hands. This usually isn’t an issue for most patients.
While a hand fat transfer is by no means considered to be a major surgery, it is highly recommended that patients be in good general health before undergoing the treatment. The patient will need to have at least one donor site on their body with enough fat cells that can be harvested and transferred into the hands. This usually isn’t an issue for most patients.
What are the benefits of a hand fat transfer?
Hand fat transfer procedures are loved by patients for various reasons. Some of these include:
- Reversal of fat loss in the hands using the patient’s own fat
- A lower risk of rejection, as the fat comes from the patient’s own body
- The results are more natural in comparison to dermal fillers
- A quick and simple treatment that can be performed in as little as 20 minutes
- The results last for years
- Wrinkles, folds, and other signs of aging can all be addressed
- Visible veins, tendons, and bones can all be dealt with
- The hands become soft and supple again
- he procedure can be performed in tandem with other fat transfer procedures (such as for the face) for a comprehensive rejuvenation treatment
What do hand fat transfer procedures treat?
Hand Fat Transfers are performed primarily to address cosmetic concerns, giving patients the ability to restore their hands to the way they looked when they were in their younger years. Beyond the aesthetic benefits, some patients also notice health benefits, such as their hands feeling stronger, their joints and knuckles no longer aching, and their hands having a smoother feel to them.
What does the treatment entail?
Hand fat transfers are a simple and straightforward procedure that consists of the following steps:
- First, healthy fat is harvested from the belly, thighs, or buttocks by way of liposuction.
- The harvested fat is then processed through a small puncture in the wrist and prepared for transfer.
- A fine needle and cannula are used to inject the healthy fat into areas of the hand that have lost volume and vitality.
- To account for the natural reabsorption of the injected fat, more fat than required is injected. This ensures that the hands will continue to look great even after some fat has been absorbed by the body.
- The hand is then massaged to ensure an even distribution of the fat, achieving the desired outcome and leaving the hands looking healthier and more youthful.
Fat transfer recovery
After undergoing a hand fat transfer, you may experience slight redness, discomfort, and bruising at the injection points. Your hands may also appear puffy or swollen. However, these side effects typically subside quickly, and there is minimal downtime.
To alleviate these side effects, you can use ice packs or cold compresses. However, be cautious not to apply too much pressure, as this can cause the fat to shift unnaturally. It’s normal for some of these side effects to last for seven to ten days. There are no visible scars left after the healing process has completed.
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