Apart from the face and neck, the hand is the most visible unclothed area of the body, However, despite great advances in facial cosmetic procedures, hand rejuvenation has been largely neglected, Following the trend in facial cosmetic procedures, patients are now increasingly requesting hand rejuvenation treatments, Intrinsic ageing of the hands is characterized by loss of dermal elasticity and atrophy of the subcutaneous tissue, Thus, veins, tendons and bony structures become apparent, Among the available procedures, intrinsic ageing of the hands is best improved by restoring the volume of soft tissue.
A common complaint of patients presenting for facial cosmetic evaluation is the appearance of aging in the neck. Specifically, vertical lines visible at the medial borders of the platysma muscles – known as platysmal bands – accumulation of fat in the submental area, and effacement of the cervicomental angle are frequently mentioned.
