We are all so good at taking care of our faces, but our necks and hands give away our histories of sun exposure and birthdays. For a couple of years now, we have been addressing necks with Sculptra, with fantastic results and occasionally using Radiesse in hands; but it is only recently that the FDA has given official approval for the use of Restylane Lyft in the hands to reduce the signs of aging that are caused by the loss of fat and connective tissue.
Ten years ago, I used to look at the veins on the back of my hands and think, “Hey, I look fit!”. Earlier this year, I looked down and thought, “Who stuck my mom’s hands on the ends of my arms?!?!” So, I was thrilled when Galderma announced recently the “indication”[1] of using Lyft in the backs of the hands.
The product should last 9-12 months in the hands, although this will, of course, vary with how active someone is using their hands and their general metabolic rate. Check out this before and after picture and a short video of me injecting a client using a cannula (reduces risk of bruising.)
Before After
