Hand rejuvenation
Hands are one of the first places to show age — yet often the last we think to care for. Here's how their texture, tone and sun-related pigmentation can be approached, non-surgically.
Hands show age early because they are exposed to sun every day and have little fat to soften what lies beneath. Three things change: the skin becomes thinner and crepey, pigment accumulates from years of sun, and the loss of volume makes tendons and veins more visible. They tend to change together, which is why a single approach rarely addresses what someone is looking at. Hands are also more delicate to treat than the face, and a heavier hand with energy or actives can leave marks that take longer to settle. Non-surgical approaches work on skin quality, on pigment, and on volume, and are planned as a course. Daily sun protection on the backs of the hands matters more than any treatment, and it is the part almost everyone skips. What suits you is assessed in person, including your skin tone and history.
The why behind it
Years of sun exposure and the natural loss of collagen leave the backs of the hands looking crêpey, with uneven tone and sun spots. Because the skin there is thin and well-used, it responds best to a gentle, considered approach.
Non-surgical hand rejuvenation typically focuses on the quality of the skin — resurfacing texture and softening pigmentation over a tailored course. We assess your skin and history first, and build a plan that suits you, with no pressure.
The backs of the hands take decades of sun exposure while having little protective fat and thin skin — so they often reveal age earlier than the face, through crêpey texture, prominent veins and tendons, and brown 'sun spots'.
Non-surgical hand rejuvenation focuses on the skin's quality: resurfacing and peels to refine texture and soften pigmentation, supported by diligent sun protection to hold the result. The approach is gentle and considered, given how delicate and well-used the skin here is.
We assess your hands and history first and tailor a realistic course, taking particular care with pigmentation across different skin tones. As with the face, daily SPF is what keeps the improvement looking its best.
Why hands show age
The skin on the backs of the hands is thin and well-used, with little cushioning beneath — so sun and time tend to show here earlier than on the face.
Treatments that help
These are common starting points — the right combination for you is confirmed in a complimentary consultation and skin analysis.
Let's look at it together.
A complimentary, no-pressure consultation and skin analysis is the best way to understand your skin — and what, if anything, is worth doing.
Frequently asked questions
Why do hands show age?
Years of sun exposure and natural collagen loss leave the thin skin on the hands crêpey, with uneven tone and sun spots. They respond best to a gentle, considered approach.
What can be done non-surgically?
Treatments focus on the quality of the skin — resurfacing texture and softening pigmentation over a tailored course. We assess your skin and history first.
How many sessions are needed?
Usually a short course, confirmed at consultation. Daily SPF on the hands helps protect and maintain the result.
Is there downtime for hand treatments?
It depends on the treatment — gentler resurfacing and peels have minimal downtime, while more intensive resurfacing may involve a few days of recovery. We explain what to expect beforehand.
Can sun spots on the hands be treated?
Yes — sun-related pigmentation on the hands often responds well to resurfacing and peels, tailored to your skin tone, with sun protection to prevent it returning.
How long do results last?
With ongoing sun protection and occasional maintenance, improvements in texture and tone can last well; without SPF, pigmentation tends to return.
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