What's A Hand Lift, Anyway? It's Probably Not What You Think.

Getty If you're looking to make major changes, over-the-counter hand lotions likely won't get the job done like a hand lift can. “Hand anti-aging measures should start early in life, because the face and the hands are the most sun and environmentally exposed areas of the body,” said dermatologist Cheryl Burgess. “Given that everyone is working from home more often these days, their hands are a lot more visible on their computer and tablet screens, especially if they use them while talking.” What happens during a hand lift — and what it costs You may have a pretty good understanding of the nip-and-tuck procedure that’s part of a face lift, but a hand lift is an entirely different matter. “Small entry points are made on the back of the hands in between tendons and bones, and small amounts of either hyaluronic acid filler or biostimulating agents are slowly injected,” she said. “I’ll inject filler but also do something like Intense Pulsed Light, a treatment that targets the melanin in the sun spots and addresses the surface of the skin to improve its overall appearance.” Zeichner said laser treatments work well for people who have dark spots or crepey skin, and that there are different lasers for different issues.