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. |
| Performed by: | Dr. Butler, Dr. Leveque |
