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HANDS
OF TIME: THE TELL-TALE SIGNS OF AGEING
Leading
cosmetic surgeons address the latest techniques in hand rejuvenation
London
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19 July, 2005
London Plastic Surgery Associates (www.lpsa.co.uk
<http://www.lpsa.co.uk/>
), a leading cosmetic surgery clinic dedicated to
providing
comprehensive care in the field of plastic surgery, today
addressed
the latest techniques in hand rejuvenation.
According to Simon Withey, consultant plastic surgeon and LPSA founding
partner;
³While many people have cosmetic surgery to make their face look
younger,
their hands still may reveal their age. When hands look years older
than
the face, it can be a tell-tale sign that the person has had facial
rejuvenation
surgery.²
The cumulative effects of aging, sun and exposure to chemicals are brown
spots,
uneven pigmentation, skin cancers, thinning skin, and prominent
veins.
As women enter menopause, dropping levels of oestrogen contribute
further
to thinning and drying of the skin.
For those who are concerned about the appearance of their hands, there
are
steps
that can help prevent and even partially reverse the signs of aging.
At
LPSA, a private practice founded by teaching hospital consultants who
are
all
members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
(BAAPS),
Structural Fat Grafting or "LipoStructure" can be an effective
treatment
option.
According to Patrick Mallucci, consultant plastic surgeon and LPSA
co-Founder;
Lipostructure, taking fat from one part of the body and
injecting
it into the back of the hands (usually during more than one
session),
can restore the soft tissue that is lost with age and can also
fill
out the grooves between the bones. It is important that this procedure
be
done by a qualified plastic surgeon with a thorough understanding of the
anatomy
of the hands.
Another cosmetic procedure uses Restylane Vital, a crystal clear gel
which
is
injected into the dermis to moisturise the patients¹ own skin from
within.
The active ingredient, hyaluronic acid (HA), is found naturally in
the
body but its production decreases with time. Restylane Vital stimulates
skin
cell activity to increase the production of collagen and elastin, so
hands
look plump and youthful.
According to Marie Duckett, a Registered Nurse at LPSA-based Fiona &
Marie
Aesthetics;
Restylane Vital is a great alternative for those who want to
encourage
their own bodies to continue producing the necessary elements
already
present in younger skin, and at the same time obtain immediate
results
in hand rejuvenation."
According to Simon Withey; "The hands are an expressive part of our
bodies,
we
use them to communicate, nurture and create. Whether we think about it
or
not,
our hands are on display all the time. Many patients elect to have
their
hands rejuvenated at the same time as they have their faces lifted, so
that
their results will look absolutely natural."
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London
Plastic Surgery Associates (www.lpsa.co.uk
<http://www.lpsa.co.uk/>
) is the private practice of four
London
teaching
hospital
consultants dedicated to providing comprehensive care in the field
of
plastic surgery. The clinic, based in
30
Devonshire
Street,
W1G 6PU
,
offers
a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures in cosmetic and
reconstructive
surgery. All surgeons are members of the British Association
of
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
Members of the public can contact 020 7908 3777 for a consultation.
(26/7/05)
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