Hand Rejuvenation With A Hyaluronic Acid-Based Dermal Filler: A 12-Month Clinical Follow-Up Case Series

Abstract

Background: Requests for hand rejuvenation, in particular with nonsurgical aesthetic procedures, are increasing. Several injectable dermal fillers are currently used to restore soft tissue volume; however, the anatomic complexity of the hand and extreme mobility of its underlying tissues involve the use of specific implants and adapted injection technique. We report a case series demonstrating the efficacy, durability, and safety of a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler (HA-filler) for hand rejuvenation. Methods: Five female subjects aged 56 to 67 with moderate to severe hand aging were treated by one physician (PM) at his private office. The HA-filler was injected in the hypodermis using a retrograde injection technique. A massage performed at the site of injection ensured optimal cosmetic results. Four subjects had a touch-up 3 months later. The aesthetic effect was evaluated on each hand, by 5 evaluators and the subjects, up to 12 months following the last injection. Adverse events, including pain, were collected. Results: Merz Aesthetic Hand Aging Scale (MAS) and the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) scores indicated stable and significant improvement in hand aging up to 12 months following the last injection. Despite a slight decrease over time, there was a durable enhancement of skin glow, quality, and hydration on the GAIS. The retrograde injection of the HA-filler, which was usually described as painless, was well tolerated by all subjects. Conclusions: Hand rejuvenation using a HA-filler and a retrograde injection technique was associated with subjects’ satisfaction and was proved safe for the 5 subjects of this case-series. J Drugs Dermatol. 20(4):451-459. doi:10.36849/JDD.5154