My Arms & Hands Give Away my Age: what can I do?

Most of us take plenty of care of the most visible parts of our bodies, such as the face. However, this certainly isn’t the only area that shows signs of age. The arms and hands are also areas that can give away how many birthdays we’ve celebrated.

From age spots to fat pockets, wrinkles to poor muscle tone, you might well feel that your limbs and hands are letting the side down. But apart from covering and hiding them from public view, is there anything else we can do?

The answer is, yes—there is. The following looks at some of the most effective treatments, including the safe removal of fat from the arms, something that many people are keen to achieve.

Arms, Hands. and the Aging Process

• Why do arms and hands give away my age?

Why do arms and hands give away my age?

Hands, just like the face, are rarely covered. It can be a similar story for the arms, especially if you live in a hot climate. Because of this, the skin and tissues are subjected to the same oxidative stresses as our face—and we’re all well aware of how this can take its toll. Wrinkles, loose skin, age spots… These are some of the most common signs that become apparent as the years progress.

However, hands and arms can also show signs of aging in other ways. The skin on the hands is subjected to constant movement. From our 30s onwards, it becomes thinner and less elasticated. This is due to the natural decline in collagen within the skin and tissue structure. Veins become more apparent, the skin appears looser, and one day you look at your hands and wonder when they made the transition from youth to an older person…

The arms can also be an issue. Not only do they suffer the same loss of structure, but muscle reduces as we age (unless you make a huge and concerted effort to help prevent this). A lack of muscle leaves unsupported fat beneath the upper arms. These so-called “bingo wings” are the reason many of us resort to wearing longer sleeves as we get older.

Reduce Wrinkles, Age Spots, and Take Fat Out of the Arms 

• Wrinkles & age spots
• Bingo wings and how to take fat out of the arms

Wrinkles & age spots

Wrinkles, loose skin, visible veins, and age spots on the arms and hands can be targeted in many ways. Some of the most effective include:

• Cryotherapy: This can help to lighten or remove age spots—something most people suffer from as they age
• Laser treatment: Very effective for removing visible veins, improving the look of loose, wrinkly, or crepe-like skin, as well as removing age spots
• Chemical peels: Another good treatment for age spots and treating wrinkly skin
• Radiofrequency: Very effective at tightening loose skin on the hands
• Injectables: Injecting fillers or fat from another area of the body is a highly effective method of adding volume and fullness to areas where it’s been lost.

Bingo wings and how to take fat out of the arms

The dreaded bingo wings affect so many of us, with a lot of people wondering how they can be removed. CoolSculpting is a very effective method of doing this. It’s a form of cryotherapy (freezing), that’s completely non-invasive and will help dissipate the fat, leaving the arms smoother, more contoured, and less—well—wingy!

Liposuction is also an option. It’s an invasive treatment that can be extremely successful but does require some downtime to recover from.

The key to slowing and improving aging of the hands and arms is to take expert dermatological advice. In many cases, a combination of treatments will be necessary to gain the very best results.

Want to Discuss Viable Options, Including Taking Fat Out of the Arms? Contact Bayou City Today 

It can be hugely frustrating—or worse—to realize that your arms and/or hands are the greatest giveaway of your age. If this is the case, you need the expert assistance on offer at Bayou City Dermatology. From CoolSculpting to remove the fat out of arms to microdermabrasion, vein removal, chemical peels, filler and fat injectables, skin lightening peels, and more, we’re your one-stop-shop for the ultimate skin and body appearance.

Get an overview of our services at https://www.bayoucitydermatology.com/services and call today for your initial consultation. Great arms, hands, and all-over body health really is only a phone call away. So, what are you waiting for…?