When it comes to skincare, most of us focus our time and energy on our faces. We invest in the latest serums, sunscreen, and anti-ageing treatments - and rightly so. But what many people overlook is that the hands are one of the first areas to show visible signs of ageing. 

Why are hands so prone to ageing?

Your hands are constantly exposed to the elements — sun, wind, soap, sanitiser and environmental factors. The skin on the backs of your hands is also much thinner, meaning it’s more susceptible to:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sunspots and pigmentation
• Volume loss
• Rough texture and dryness
• Prominent veins and tendons

As collagen and elastin production naturally declines with age, your hands start to lose their youthful plumpness, becoming thinner and uneven in tone. Unlike the face, hands are often neglected when it comes to sun protection, accelerating photoageing and pigmentation. The good news? With advanced non-surgical treatments, you can restore hydration, smoothness, and volume to your hands - and it’s not too late to start now.

Most common skin concerns for the hands

1. Pigmentation and Age Spots
   Sun exposure over the years leads to uneven tone, brown spots and freckles.
2. Volume Loss
   Thinning skin makes veins and tendons more noticeable, giving hands a “bony” or aged appearance.
3. Dryness and Rough Texture
   Lack of hydration and declining skin barrier function can result in rough, flaky skin.
4. Wrinkles and Laxity
   Loss of elasticity leads to crepey skin and fine lines on the backs of the hands.

The best skin treatments for hand rejuvenation

Depending on your primary concern, a personalised approach to hand rejuvenation is effective. At Privée clinic, we offer the below leading skin treatments for the hands — all clinically proven, non-invasive, and with minimal downtime.

1. Rejuran for hands (Salmon Sperm DNA Injectables)

Best for: Fine lines, crepey skin, loss of elasticity

Rejuran, often called “salmon sperm injectables,” contains polynucleotides (PN) derived from salmon DNA. Rejuran helps stimulate the skin’s regenerative process, improving elasticity, texture, and hydration at a cellular level.

When injected into the backs of the hands, Rejuran works to:

• Repair damaged skin
• Improve collagen production
• Enhance skin thickness and smoothness
• Restore youthful resilience

You’ll typically need a series of treatments spaced 3–4 weeks apart, with results building over time. 

2. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) for pigmentation and age spots

Best for: Sun damage, freckles, pigmentation

If sun exposure has left your hands with unwanted pigmentation or uneven skin tone, IPL is a powerful treatment. It uses broad-spectrum light energy to target melanin (pigment).

Benefits of IPL for hands include:

• Reduced appearance of sunspots and freckles
• Smoother, more even skin tone
• Enhanced skin clarity
  

Most patients require 2–3 sessions spaced a month apart, and results are long-lasting with proper sun protection. IPL is especially effective during autumn and winter months when sun exposure is reduced.

3. RF (Radio Frequency) for skin tightening and texture

Best for: Loose skin, fine lines, skin texture and tone

As skin loses collagen, hands can take on a thin, wrinkled look. Radio Frequency (RF) treatments deliver controlled heat into the deeper dermal layers, stimulating new collagen and elastin production.

RF is ideal for:

• Smoothing crepey skin
• Tightening loose or sagging areas
• Improving skin texture and tone
• Boosting long-term skin firmness

With little to no downtime, RF is a solution for those wanting a firming effect. Multiple sessions may be required depending on the degree of laxity.

4. Hydrating Skin Booster

Best for: Dehydrated or dull skin

Sometimes the skin on your hands is lacking that youthful glow. Our Skin Booster is ultra hydrating and deeply nourishes, brightens, and improves skin quality. Packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants, this treatment is perfect for restoring skin vitality. It works beautifully alongside Rejuran or IPL for a comprehensive rejuvenation plan.

Which treatment is right for you?

The best hand rejuvenation treatment depends on your specific needs. Here’s a quick guide:

We recommend booking a skin consultation at Privée Clinic as a custom treatment plan, combining two or more treatments — like IPL and Rejuran, or RF and Skin Booster — may deliver the most effective and long-lasting results.

How to maintain results

• Wear SPF on your hands daily – especially when driving.
• Use rich, nourishing hand creams with ceramides, hyaluronic acid or shea butter.
• Avoid harsh soaps and sanitisers – opt for gentler, hydrating versions.
• Schedule annual maintenance sessions based on your treatment plan.

Book your hand rejuvenation consultation

If you’ve started to notice signs of ageing on your hands - or simply want to take a proactive approach - now is the perfect time to explore our hand rejuvenation treatments. We will assess your skin and tailor a treatment plan to restore smoothness, hydration and volume.

Book a consultation at Privée Clinic in Paddington or Bondi Junction today. Book online, or call us on 02 8041 5725