Skin Concerns

Ageing Hands

Hand rejuvenation tailored to you, restoring volume, skin quality and a more even tone.

TREATMENTS FOR AGEING HANDS

Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic acid fillers that restore volume and refine facial contours.

Mesotherapy

Micro-injected vitamins and nutrients for hydrated, radiant skin.

Profhilo

Injectable skin remodelling for hydration and firmness without volume.

UltraClear

Cold Fiber Laser resurfacing with less downtime and deep collagen renewal.

Chemical Skin Peels

Resurfacing peels for clearer, brighter, smoother skin.

What is it

How ageing changes the hands

The hands are often one of the first areas to show visible signs of ageing. While considerable attention is given to facial ageing, the hands experience many of the same changes, including collagen loss, reduced skin elasticity, volume loss, and cumulative sun damage.

The skin on the backs of the hands is naturally thin and has relatively little underlying fat. As we age, collagen and elastin production gradually declines, and the soft tissue beneath the skin can decrease, making veins, tendons, and joints appear more prominent while the skin becomes thinner, drier, and more crepey. Years of sun exposure can also contribute to age spots, sun spots and uneven pigmentation, so ageing hands often develop a combination of volume loss, pigmentation and changes in skin texture and quality.

Common signs include thin or crepey skin, volume loss on the backs of the hands, prominent veins and tendons, fine lines, dry or rough skin, reduced firmness and elasticity, age spots, and uneven pigmentation. Notably, prominent veins don’t necessarily become larger. Thinning skin and reduced underlying volume simply make them more visible, which is why treatment often considers more than the skin’s surface.

At 111 Harley Street, treatment for ageing hands is tailored to you: depending on your concerns, a personalised hand rejuvenation plan may focus on restoring volume, improving skin quality, addressing pigmentation, or stimulating collagen production.

FAQs

Get clarity before your consultation

What patients ask us most about ageing hands, hand rejuvenation and their treatment options.

What are the first signs of ageing hands?

Early signs can include dryness, fine lines, changes in skin texture and the gradual development of pigmentation or sun spots. As ageing progresses, the skin may become thinner and volume loss can make veins and tendons more prominent.

Why do my hands look older than my face?

The hands are frequently exposed to UV radiation and environmental factors, but they are often given less protection and skincare attention than the face. The naturally thin skin and gradual loss of underlying volume can also make signs of ageing particularly noticeable on the hands.

Can ageing hands be rejuvenated?

Yes. Depending on the concerns present, hand rejuvenation treatments can be used to improve volume, skin quality, hydration, texture and pigmentation. A consultation is required to determine which treatment or combination of treatments is most appropriate.

What is the best treatment for ageing hands?

There is no single best treatment for ageing hands. The most appropriate option depends on whether your main concern is volume loss, prominent veins and tendons, crepey skin, pigmentation or a combination of these concerns. A personalised treatment plan can target the specific changes affecting your hands.

Can hand rejuvenation treat age spots and pigmentation?

Certain aesthetic treatments can improve the appearance of sun-related pigmentation and age spots on the hands. The appropriate treatment depends on the type and depth of pigmentation. Pigmented lesions should be appropriately assessed before treatment, particularly if they are new or have changed in appearance. Not every pigmented lesion is an age spot, and any new, changing or unusual pigmentation should be medically assessed before aesthetic treatment is considered.