The 5-Finger Solution for Aging Hands in Ventura County

Practicing in Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo, in Southern California, I have many patients who have been sun worshippers.  Botox, soft-tissue fillers, lasers, and facelifts have rejuvenated their faces, but many women are concerned that their hands "still give me away."

My "5-Finger" solution for aging hands:

• Radiesse:  Calcium hydroxylapatite, better known as Radiesse, is a safe way to plump up the backs of your hands.  It fills the tissue beneath the skin, thereby hiding tendons and veins.

• IPL:  Intense Pulsed Light treatments are like lasers.  They remove freckles and age spots, while improving the texture of the skin.

• Moisturizer:  Dry, cracked skin itself looks old.  Hydrating the skin with a good moisturizer refreshes and rejuvenates the skin.

• Sunscreen:  At least SPF 30!  Prevent any more damage by wearing sunscreen all the time--even when you are not intending to be outside.  (It's amazing how much sun you get just by driving around town and by walking to and from your car between errands.)

• Readjust when you "play" outside:  I certainly don't want to ruin your good times.  Lord knows that we could all use more exercise.  However, try to avoid being in the sun when its rays are strongest--between 10 am and 3 pm.  Of course, when you go for your morning run or when you are playing in that afternoon softball game, don't forget your sunscreen.