Hand Rejuvenation Surgery Pensacola
Typical Timing/Age
50+ years old.
Problem
Sun spots and thin skin on the top (dorsum) of the hands. The thin skin makes the underlying veins and tendons prominent.
Procedure
The sun spots are treated with a chemical peel, laser or other light based modality. The thin skin is treated with fat grafting.
Goal
To rejuvenate the top (dorsum) of the hands.
Facility
Office/Clinic, Surgery Center or Hospital
Preparation
Patients should not be using any nicotine containing products.
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia in the office/clinic. Or if you prefer, we can also perform the procedure under IV sedation at a Surgery Center or Hospital; or general anesthesia at a surgery center or hospital.
Recovery
Hospital stay
Most patients choose to go home the day of surgery.
Assistance
You will be able to walk around, feed and bathe yourself. The hand discomfort and dressings may make it difficult to care for others and unsafe to drive a car during the early recovery period.
Walking
You are encouraged to walk around as much as possible to help reduce the risk of DVT and thromboembolism.
Showering
You may shower immediately after hand rejuvenation.
Exercise
Light exercise is ok 1 week after surgery. Regular exercise after 2 weeks.
Sex
Wait 1 week because you don’t want to increase your blood pressure during the early healing period.
Work
1 week or less depending on your type of work.
Swelling
Usually peaks around 3 days and gradually goes away.
Bruising
Should subside within 1-2 weeks.
Follow-up Appointments
1-3 days after surgery, 7-10 days, 4 weeks, 6 months, 1 year.
Inherent Risks & Complications
Contour irregularities, Bleeding, Seroma, Numbness, Infection, Need for revision, Fat emboli, Complications related to anesthesia.
