Hand Rejuvenation

HAND REJUVENATION WITH PRP

Hand rejuvenation with PRP is a painless and minimally invasive procedure that uses the science of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to correct thinning and parched skin, wrinkling, and volume loss in the hands due to sun exposure and aging.

PRP is a concentrated source of growth factors, platelets, and cytokines which are naturally produced by the body. It controls and stimulates healthy regenerative processes including collagen, and soft tissue remodeling, hence improving the overall health of the skin.

Facts

TIME REQUIRED

1 Hour

ANESTHESIA

General Anesthesia

RECOVERY TIME

1-2 Weeks

SUCCESS RATE

Very High Success Rate

Preparation

After consultation and getting all the physical examinations done, your surgeon will hand over to you a list of pre-op instructions to follow. They might vary slightly for each individual. However, the general instructions are enlisted below:

  1. Wrinkled and thin hands
  2. Age spots
  3. Volume loss on the hands due to aging
  4. Realistic expectations regarding the expected results.
  5. Be in good health both physically and psychologically.

Procedure

Hand rejuvenation with PRP is certainly an amazing procedure as it allows the body to use its own blood to heal and repair itself. The procedure is quick and is completed in less than an hour. It comprises of following key steps:

  1. Initially, blood is drawn out from your body into a sterile tube.
  2. Afterward, it is spun in a centrifuge to obtain platelet-rich plasma.
  3. Numbing cream is applied to the hands of the patient has extremely low pain tolerance.
  4. This concludes the procedure, and a cooling gel may be applied to soothe the skin.

Post-Op Care

After undergoing the Hand Rejuvenation, the surgeon will guide you to properly follow these post-operative care instructions:

  1. You will have to avoid sweaty workout and heavy tasks for almost 6 weeks, after undergoing the hand rejuvenation procedure.
  2. You will have to drink loads of water to speed up your healing and recovery process.
  3. You will have to use ice packs on your hands, to reduce the swelling.
  4. You will have to strictly avoid painkillers or blood-thinning medications for a couple of weeks.
  5. You will have to properly apply sunblock on your hands, before going out in the sun.

Benefits

There are endless benefits of Hand rejuvenation in Dubai & Abu Dhabi. However, enlisted below are the three key benefits which make it a star amongst other treatments?

  1. It is a natural treatment and is non-toxic.
  2. You won’t have any allergic reactions as one cannot be allergic to one’s own blood.
  3. The results last way longer than the fillers.

Before & After

FAQ

Before undergoing PRP Hand Rejuvenation, it is important to consider whether you are a suitable candidate for the treatment or not. You are an ideal candidate if;

  1. You struggle with the loss of volume in your hands.
  2. You hate the appearance of veins and prominent bone structure on the top of your hands.
  3. You have wrinkly hands, and the skin on your hands has thinned over the years.
  4. You want to get rid of age spots on your hands.
  5. You want to improve and enhance the texture and complexion of your skin.
  6. You must be in generally good health.
  7. You have realistic expectations from the treatment.

All the available treatments for hand rejuvenation with PRP at American Aesthetic Medical Center is free of pain. However, a local anesthesia can be administered to avoid any discomfort during the treatment.

Our doctor will advise the specific risks for the patient’s situation. Some common side effects:

  1. Inflammation
  2. Swelling
  3. Bruising
  4. Infection

Allergic reactions do not accompany PRP, as the patient’s plasma is introduced back into the patient’s own body. The doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment to see how the hand is recovering.