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Sculptra in my Hands

asked 1 year ago by latindiva81 in new york
Latest answer by Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD
Question viewed 746 times
Tags: age 25-34, hands, female, veins

Hi, I am considering in having Sculptra in my hands, due to my veins showing, I have very thin skin, and in the summer its worse. I am very concern about this because I am only 29 year old. Should I wait a little longer? Any advise?

7 answers to Sculptra in my Hands

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Hand Rejuvenation with Radiesse is preferred over Sculptra

Radiesse is a better choice if you feel you need to do something. You'll have instant results that work very well to plump up the area on the back of your hand. By creating additional volume, you raise the surrounding skin so the veins are less obvious, but you will still be able to see them. Radiesse is long lasting and the injection and smoothing process is very fast (see video). Why the blood vessels in your hands seem more obvious in summer: When your body heats up, from... more
Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologist

www.rebeccafitzgeraldmd.com

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Which Fillers are Best for Plumping up Hands.

A number of injectable fillers have been used in the hands with a variety of outcomes and, occasionally, complications.  Sculptra is an excellent product for promoting collagen formation in the face. I use it routinely for improving facial volume and have done so, with excellent results, for over 4 years in my Toronto Clinic. In the thin skin of the hands, collagen formation can occasionally result in the appearance or feel of bumps. For this reason, I much prefer Radiesse for... more
Sheldon Pollack, MD

Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon
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Sculptra is an option

I have used Sculptra in the hands for several years, but now I prefer Radiesse. This is a totally elective procedure and can be done when the patient and an experienced board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon both feel it can enhance the appearance of the hands.
Mary Lupo, MD

New Orleans Dermatologist
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Sculptra in my Hands

I would recommend Selphyl instead because it is more natural and results are better. But you can try a short lasting filler like Restylane. Best of luck.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Fillers are a good solution

Fillers are a good solution to restoring lost volume or fat in the hands.  By replacing lost volume you will help hide the undesirable prominent tendons and veins. Sculptra and radiesse are my 2 favorite fillers for the hands.  Sculptra requires several treatments (injections) to stimulate your body to fill or plump in the are.  Once this occurs, you should expect about 2-3 years of lasting correction.  Radiesse provides you with an instant correction or fill but... more
Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Hand fillers

I favor the hyaluronic acids first. If you don't like the result then hyaluronidase can be injected to dissolve some of the filler. Radiesse has also given nice results.  Both of these products would be used on the hands as an off-label use.  Sculptra has a chance of leaving you with hard nodules (bumps) in the tops of the hands that can last many months to a year or more, even when done by trained experts.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Fillers can improve your hands.

Fillers and volumizers are great options to improve the appearance of hands by reducing the appearance of veins and bones.  Sculptra is one option and works extremely well as long as your are injected by someone very experienced with this product. I have used it successfully and have also had success with Radiesse for this purpose.
Matthew Schulman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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