How to Make Your Hands And Elbows Look Younger Without Invasive Surgery

Hands and elbows can also show your age

Many cosmetic surgery procedures focus on making a person’s face look younger. However, wrinkles and fine lines are not limited to just your face. As you age, you may start to develop wrinkles on other parts of your body as well, including your hands and elbows. However, your cosmetic surgeon can perform certain treatments to make hands and elbows look younger. Hand rejuvenation and elbow rejuvenation procedures can reverse and eliminate signs of aging and give you younger, healthier-looking skin, which will give you the self-confidence you need to lead a happy, healthy life.

Does hand and elbow rejuvenation require surgery?

No, there are several effective non-surgical hand rejuvenation options available today. One such treatment is Radiesse, an FDA-approved injection that was previously used to soften facial wrinkles. It can now also be used to give your hands and elbows a more youthful appearance.

Radiesse for hand rejuvenation

One injection of Radiesse can provide noticeable results that will give your hands and elbows a more youthful appearance by adding volume to the skin, which diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and veins. The procedure takes approximately 20 minutes and does not require any surgery, merely a simple injection.

Obagi Blue peel for a quick skin refresh

The Obagi Blue Peel, a medium-depth chemical peel, resurfaces the skin such that pigment (age spots and sun damage) and tissue texture irregularities are greatly improved. This procedure only takes about 20 minutes. The skin peels in roughly 3-5 days revealing younger appearing skin. Often, pre and post treatment is recommended with tretinoin and hydroquinone.

Thermage non-surgical skin tightening

Thermage treatment for the hands is another one of the non-invasive treatments to make hands and elbows look younger. This procedure utilizes radio frequency energy to heat the collagen in your skin, which will cause it to tighten almost instantly. Once the collagen tightens, your hands and elbows will look younger.

Video: Dr. Sobel discusses your Seattle hand rejuvenation options

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery (@andersonsobelcosmetic)

Maintaining Your Youthful Hands Long-Term

Hand rejuvenation treatments deliver beautiful results, but maintaining them requires ongoing care:

• Daily Sun Protection: Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ to your hands every morning and reapply throughout the day, especially after hand washing. Sun protection is the single most important step in preventing further aging.
• Moisturize Regularly: Use a rich hand cream with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or peptides to keep skin hydrated and plump. Keep hand cream by every sink and apply after each wash.
• Consider Retinoids: Medical-grade retinoid creams can improve skin texture, reduce age spots, and stimulate collagen production. Ask Dr. Sobel about prescription options during your consultation.
• Wear Gloves: Protect your hands when cleaning, gardening, or in cold weather to minimize exposure to harsh chemicals and environmental damage.
• Maintenance Treatments: Depending on the treatment, results typically last 9-12 months for fillers, while laser and peel treatments may require periodic touch-ups to maintain optimal results.

Schedule a consultation to learn more!

Radiesse, the Obagi Blue Peel, and Thermage rejuvenate your skin without the need for invasive surgery. If you think that you would benefit from one of these treatments, you should set up a free, confidential, consultation with Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery to learn more.

About Seattle cosmetic surgeon Dr. Alex Sobel

Areas served:

• Bellevue
• Seattle
• Kirkland
• Redmond