Fat Grafting for Hand Rejuvenation

The hands are usually the first part of the body to show signs of aging. You might have decided to get plastic surgery to keep your face looking youthful. Unfortunately, your hands can give away your age. Wrinkled, veiny, and sun-damaged hands will make you look older than you are. 

 

Fortunately, several techniques can help rejuvenate your hands. Hand rejuvenation treatment can help improve the texture and quality of your skin. Fat grafting for hand rejuvenation is an effective way to enhance the appearance of your hands.

 

Hand Rejuvenation by Fat Grafting 

One of the most effective treatments for hand rejuvenation is autologous fat grafting, also known as fat transfer. The procedure involves the re-injection of the patient’s natural fatty tissue into the hands. 

 

The process helps add volume while also covering the underlying tendons and vessels. Fat grafting helps improve the quality of the skin over time. Patients who have poor circulation may not get the desired graft volume for the procedure.

 

The Fat Grafting Procedure

During the procedure, the doctor will use liposuction incisions to draw out the fat from an area of the body. The incisions are tiny, just allowing the cannula or suction tube to get under the skin. The fat comes from the donor area, goes through a refining process, and then the surgeon injects it into the hands through equally tiny incisions. 

 

The surgeon then massages the fat gently to create a smooth and even contour. If some loose skin had to be surgically removed, the scars would be at the top part of the wrist. This allows the scars to be hidden by a bracelet or watch. 

 

How Long the Results Will Last

Unlike temporary fillers that usually last about three months to a year, fat grafting is longer lasting. The results of the treatment will depend on your physical health and other factors. Recovery is usually quick, and patients experience a smooth appearance months after the procedure. 

 

Additional fat transfer or other fillers can fine-tune the results if necessary. People who smoke will usually experience short-lived results. Too much sun exposure will also affect the rejuvenation results.

 

Ideal Candidates for Fat Grafting

Fat grafting is a procedure that can address different issues. Ideal candidates for the procedure are people who have thinning skin and prominent-looking tendons and veins. People with arthritis and loss of fullness in their hands are also good candidates. The procedure is also ideal when wasting of the hands has occurred. 

 

Safe and Effective Technique

When performed by an experienced surgeon, the fat transfer technique is safe and effective. Many patients who decide to get a facelift also choose to get hand rejuvenation. The hands are the most visible body part as they are not usually covered by clothing. Their exposure to the elements makes them more prone to the signs of aging. The fat grafting procedure helps create a youthful hand appearance. 

 

Fat grafting is a delicate procedure. It is vital to get it right because there is a difference between fat hands and hands that look youthful. 


 

For more on fat grafting for hand rejuvenation, contact Texas Plastic Surgery at our office in San Antonio, Texas. You can call (210) 934-8400 to book an appointment today.