Volume / Contour · Hand dorsum volume loss
PLLA filler (Sculptra) evidence for Hand dorsum volume loss
There is not yet enough PubMed evidence for this combination. The procedure exists, but research on this indication may be scarce.
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Median year 2025 Last 5 years 50% Positive results 50%
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Key papers
tier2 Hand rejuvenation with dermal fillers: Key aspects and a comparison of commonly used fillers.
Abstract summary (English) There has been an increasing demand for hand rejuvenation procedures. Hand evaluation is critical before any such procedure, and recently proposed five-point scales, including the Merz Hand Grading Scale and Allergan Hand Volume Deficit Scale, provide an objective assessment of volume loss of soft tissues. Dermal fillers, including hyaluronic acid (HA), calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), and poly-L-lactic acid, can...
Journal Article, Review, Comparative Study
View on PubMedtier_other High-Resolution Ultrasound Evaluation of Common Dorsal Hand Rejuvenation Techniques: A Multicenter Study.
Abstract summary (English) Background Hand dorsum volumization is an increasingly used aesthetic procedure, but the ultrasonographic appearance of commonly injected materials has not been systematically described. High-resolution ultrasound with Doppler (HRUD) may provide an objective method to verify product placement and support safer, standardized hand rejuvenation. This descriptive study aimed to characterize the postprocedural...
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View on PubMedtier_other Clinical experience with complications of hand rejuvenation.
Abstract summary (English) PURPOSE: Prominent signs of ageing of the hands have recently been treated with permanent or longer-lasting injectable dermal fillers. However, few previous studies have described the long-term complications of such hand rejuvenation. The purpose of our report was to share our experience of 15 cases with long-term complications following hand rejuvenation using various medical fillers.
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View on PubMedtier_other Treatment of the ageing hand with dermal fillers.
Abstract summary (English) 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.
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