Fat Transfer for Hands

The tops of my hands bruise from just the slightest bump. Sometimes, I don't even realize that I have bumped my hand. The bruises sometimes even look like a blood blister. I heard that this could be caused by lack of fat between my skin and I guess veins. I want to know if fat transfer might be an option, and if so the approximate cost and lasting effects.

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Hands respond well to fat transfer

Fat transfer to the hands is very well tolerated, and gives a much more youthful appearance. I agree that bruising is probably related more to the fragility of the skin and capillaries, than the loss of the protective fat. Combinng this transfer with an Alexandrite laser treatment (which easily fades brown age spots) - can have a dramatic effect on the appearance of the hands

Fat transfer to the hands

Fat grafting is an extremely effective and powerful technique to recontour the body and hands. It can definitely be used to recontour the hands and hide some of the underlying structures that become more apparent as we age. Keep in mind that after such procedure, you should experience a prolonged period of swelling and bruising. If you're interested in this procedure, it is best to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has experience in fat grafting, hand surgery, and... more

Consider a hematology work up for easy bruising

If you are not currently taking 'blood thinning' medications like Plavix, aspirin, coumadin, Lovenox etc, then consider seeing a hematologist for an evaluation of your easy bruising. Fat transfer to the back of your hands would certainly result in significant bruising and would not be a solution to your issue.

Bruising can be an issue in the hands

The thinness of the skin can be an issue, but most commonly, especially in those areas the easy bruising is often a result of chronic sun damage, specifically ultraviolet A rays that are more deeply penetrating than the sunscreen-blocked UV-B rays. A vitamin K cream may help. There are several over-the-counter and some dispensed in physician offices, such as Auriderm. These creams may help the bruises go away more quickly. Fat injections won’t change the susceptibility for the small... more

Consult a hematologist to evaluate your easy bruising

The most common cause of easy bruising is improper coagulation of the blood or excess capillary fragility caused by other factors. i urge you to see your primary care physician and ask for a hematology evaluation. Fat grafting or filler injections in the hands are typically used to plump the skin for cosmetic reasons. I do not believe that fat grafting would lessen your bruising and I would be reluctant to do this procedure on you because of your tendancy to bruise easily. Scarring from the... more