Why Do Hands Age So Quickly?
Our hands are constantly exposed - to the sun, the elements, and environmental aggressors. Unlike the face, they often go unprotected, which leads to faster collagen breakdown, volume loss, pigmentation, and thinning skin. Over time, veins and tendons become more prominent, and age spots, wrinkling, and crepiness can set in.
Fortunately, we offer a range of advanced, non-surgical options at the Institute of Dermatologists, to rejuvenate the hands and restore youthful volume, tone, and clarity.
Highly Recommended Treatments
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light): A gold-standard treatment for brightening age spots and reversing sun damage, IPL uses targeted light to break up pigmentation and stimulate collagen renewal.
Best for: Pigmentation, uneven tone, fine lines
- PhilArt: A polynucleotide-based injectable that improves texture, hydration, and skin elasticity. Ideal for restoring skin quality in thinning, crepey hands.
Best for: Skin texture, hydration, elasticity
- Excel V+: An advanced laser treatment that targets vascular and pigmented lesions while enhancing skin tone and texture.
Best for: Redness, pigmentation, overall tone
Best Treatment for Ageing Hands: Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are our top choice for instantly restoring volume and smoothing the appearance of ageing hands. We use several different options, including Radiesse, HarmonyA, other hyaluronic acid, and Sculptra. By replenishing lost hyaluronic acid, fillers disguise prominent veins and tendons while plumping and softening the skin. Results are immediate and natural-looking, with minimal downtime.
What it treats:
- Volume loss
- Visible veins and tendons
- Wrinkling and skin laxity
The Best Skincare for Ageing Hands
EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46: A lightweight, broad-spectrum sunscreen ideal for daily use. It protects against UVA/UVB rays, preventing further pigmentation and collagen breakdown.
How it helps ageing hands: Shields the skin from sun-induced ageing while calming and hydrating with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.
Other Skincare Recommendations for Ageing Hands
- Clinical Skin Retinol + AOX Renewal Cream: A gentle, next-generation retinol with seven antioxidants to refine texture, smooth fine lines, and protect against environmental damage.
How it helps ageing hands: Improves texture, fades sunspots, hydrates deeply, and restores radiance and firmness.
- Clinical Skin PolyPeptide Firming Serum: This potent peptide blend improves elasticity, hydrates deeply, and smooths wrinkles with daily use.
How it helps ageing hands: Supports collagen regeneration and visibly improves firmness and skin bounce, especially in thinning areas.
- Clinical Skin Collagen Boosting Complex: An advanced peptide gel-cream that enhances skin density, boosts luminosity, and protects against environmental stressors.
How it helps ageing hands: Strengthens skin structure, refines tone, and reinforces the skin barrier for more resilient, youthful skin.
- Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream: A retinoid and lactic acid formula that resurfaces, hydrates, and evens skin tone with minimal irritation.
How it helps ageing hands: Improves texture, fades sunspots, and boosts overall skin clarity, ideal for reversing visible ageing signs on the hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dermal fillers offer immediate volume restoration and smoothing, making them the top choice. For pigmentation and skin quality, combining fillers with IPL, PhilArt, or Excel V+ delivers optimal rejuvenation.
Absolutely. High-performance skincare such AlphaRet, peptides, and night repair creams are safe and effective on the hands, especially when paired with SPF.
Dermal fillers restore lost volume, smooth the appearance of veins and tendons, and give the hands a more youthful, plump appearance instantly.
Yes, PhilArt is ideal for delicate areas like the hands, offering deep hydration and collagen support without altering facial contours.
Daily sunscreen use, we love the EltaMD range, consistent application of anti-ageing products, particularly retinoids, and periodic treatments such as Dermal Fillers, IPL and Excel V+ are key to preserving the appearance of your hands.