Frequently the focus of
cosmetic improvement is the face.
Yet, one of the most age-telling body
features is our hands. As we age, our hands lose firmness and
plumpness and begin to look bony and fragile....with vein and joint
protrusion, thin crepey skin texture and often they've become
flecked with brown spots from sun exposure.
Combating
the aging hand syndrome takes more than hand cream (though that simple
step does make a difference). The latest technology has given us a set
of procedures that will have similar effects as those we have been able
to accomplish for the face.
View Video - The Facelift for Hands with Sculptra
Complete
Hand Rejuvenation is a combination process which includes at its core
both Thermage and Radiesse or Sculptra. Patients whose hands are pigmented with sun
or "age" spots may choose be pre-treated with the AlexLazr to remove
brown spots
Thermage
Hands by Thermage
has been developed by the very successful originators of facial skin
tightening. Thermage works by sending radiofrequency waves into the
skin, causing deep dermal heating which in turn both tightens existing
old loose collagen strands and initiates the formation of new collagen
that has not been affected by the aging process.
Much like slipping on a
new pair of gloves that are soft and fit well, the Thermage treatment
renews skin structure. The new collagen thickens the skin so the
translucency that is visibly aging is diminished. The treatment also
firms the tissue to reduce crepey texture and reduce wrinkling. Thermage
provides a special ThermaTip for hands so treat this thinner skin
effectively and comfortably. See the
Hands by Thermage
website.
Radiesse
Radiesse injections
immediately re-plump and replenish volume to the back of the hands to
provide a supple and youthful appearance. Placed beneath the skin,
Radiesse raises the skin level so that tendons, joints and veins lose
their prominence.
Radiesse
provides instant and durable long lasting results.
See the Radiesse website.
Because Radiesse provides
a scaffolding for collagen-building, the body's own collagen
interweaving into this structure keeps the skin feeling softly natural
and smooth.
Sculptra
While Radiesse provides an instant effect, Sculptra's action delivers
results over time by inducing your own collagen regeneration. The actual
amount of Sculptra material placed in your skin is very minute. The
final effects come about in 3 to 4 months and at that point is almost
exclusively your own natural collagen. View detailed information on Sculptra.
AlexLazr for Age Spots
and Pigmentation
If your hands are
affected by "age spots" or "liver spots", the AlexLazr is used to break up
this pigment so the body can eliminate it. This laser seeks out darker
pigment and fragments the pigment particles. As they are reduced to
ultra-microscopic size, these dark pigment cells quickly surface and are
both eliminated by the body's clean up cells as well as by the natural
turnover of epidermal tissue.
Your hands
will need to be protected from future sun damage (the main culprit in
all unwanted pigmentation) by regular use of sun protection. Persistent
use of sunscreen is a necessary step, no matter what cosmetic procedure
your choose. Dermaceutical medical grade serums provide additional
anti-aging support.
The Process
-
Brown Spot Removal
- if you have spots or brown patches, you will first have treatments
with the AlexLazr to remove these aging collections of pigment.
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Firming and Skin
Texture Improvement - Two weeks following, you will be able to
have your Thermage procedure.
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Volume Replenishment
- Two weeks after Thermage, your hands will be ready for the final
step of Radiesse.
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Topical serums,
Bionect and Cellular Rejuvenation Serum, with hyaluronic acid and
tissue growth factors, augment the skin's cell hydration and surface
smoothness.
In as little as 4 weeks
(or only 2 if your hands are spot-free) you will have hands that are
well on their way to looking years younger.
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Topical and Other "Low-Tech" Treatments
Although skin tightening and volume replenishment is an ideal anti-aging
hand rejuvenation process, not everyone is able to take advantage of
rejuvenation programs. What are some low-tech
alternatives?
Chemical peels will reap
a minor to modest improvement in skin texture and pigmentation. The new
SilkPeel is a microdermabrasion infusion treatment that can also improve
skin texture and has zero downtime. Prescription retinoids like Avage
can also be helpful as well as
Cosmelan for pigmentation.
See How Radiesse Works.
Radiesse
has proven to be a very versatile facial contouring product and has
demonstrated durable augmentation in areas such as chin and cheek where
a larger volume is required. It maintains a soft, natural feel and takes
on the characteristics of the surrounding skin tissue.
Results typically last 1 - 2 years.
Radiesse does not require allergy testing. Radiesse is a safe, effective
and non-surgical treatment, which provides immediate smoothing of
wrinkles, scars and the replenishment of volume loss.
Dr. Pilest is one of only 86 physicians throughout the country who
serve as a member of the Medical Education Faculty for Radiesse. As a
specially selected MEF, he is responsible for training other physicians
in the use of Bioform's Radiesse long-term injectable product
The microspheres of CaHA
have been shown to last up to seven years clinically. Radiesse should
provide a long lasting correction, however individual results may vary,
affected by age, skin type, lifestyle and muscle activity.
Read what physicians across the country say about Radiesse.
2008 © Total Dermatology is one of Southern California's top laser dermatology centers offering
laser treatments for
sundamage,
pigmentation,
acne and acne scars
and
Fraxel CO2 laser for 3 in 1 skin rejuvenation. A Nonsurgical Nose Job is possible with simple injections of Radiesse.
Dr. Pilest, a Board Certified dermatologist and one of Orange County's most
popular cosmetic dermatology specialists, offers patients in Orange County a wide variety of
wrinkle fillers such as
Restylane,
Juvederm,
Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast,
Radiesse (also known as Radiance), and
Sculptra. Dr. Pilest treats patients from the Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills,
Tustin, Mission Viejo and Orange County area as well as cities throughout California, the United States and abroad.
He is recognized as a master level injection specialist and is a national
teaching faculty member for Bioform Medical. Dr. Pilest is well known for his
expert treatments in managing
Rosacea,
acne, and
hyperpigmentation.
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