{"id":365158,"date":"2026-01-11T22:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T22:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/365158\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T22:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T22:49:11","slug":"how-to-smooth-and-plump-wrinkly-hands-its-a-notoriously-tricky-area-that-gives-away-your-age-now-top-experts-reveal-what-really-works-and-whats-a-waste-of-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/365158\/","title":{"rendered":"How to smooth and plump wrinkly hands. It’s a notoriously tricky area that gives away your age. Now top experts reveal what really works… and what’s a waste of money"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the \u2018momager\u2019 of one of the world\u2019s most famous families, Kris Jenner<\/a> is used to generating headlines for the Kardashian clan.<\/p>\n

But in 2025 it was the 70-year-old matriarch who caused a media storm when she showed off the results of a \u00a3188,000 facelift<\/a> \u2013 her second since 2011 \u2013 which left her looking the same age as her fortysomething daughters.<\/p>\n

Jenner told Vogue Arabia it was her take on \u2018ageing gracefully\u2019.<\/p>\n

She said: \u2018I decided to do this because I want to be the best version of myself, and that makes me happy.\u2019<\/p>\n

However, pictures taken of Jenner boarding a luxury yacht in St Barts last month revealed a striking contrast. While she looked decades younger, her hands \u2013 veiny, wrinkled, gnarled and puffy \u2013 remained very much those of a septuagenarian.<\/p>\n

Dr Mo Akhavani, founder of The Plastic Surgery Group and a specialist hand surgeon, told The Mail on Sunday our hands age differently \u2013 and often faster \u2013 than the rest of our bodies. He said: \u2018Our hands naturally lose volume as we age. There\u2019s not much fat in them to start with, and as the skin gets thinner, the bones and tendons beneath become more visible.<\/p>\n

\u2018Furthermore, we use them daily, so they\u2019re under a lot of stress.\u2019<\/p>\n

Another key ageing factor is sun damage. As most people aren\u2019t as diligent about slathering SPF on their hands as they are on their face, they are often exposed to harmful UVA and UVB rays.<\/p>\n

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Kris Jenner’s hands show her veins as she boards a luxury yacht in St Barts\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hand rejuvenation procedures are most popular with women aged 50 and over.<\/p>\n

To really make hands look up to ten years younger, Mr Akhavani recommends a two-pronged approach that replaces lost volume and improves skin texture.<\/p>\n

For volume replacement, he says the \u2018gold standard\u2019 is fat grafting \u2013 where a surgeon removes fat from elsewhere on the body, refines it, then injects it into the backs of the hands.<\/p>\n

\u2018Fat grafting is permanent, but a hyaluronic acid filler such as Pro\u00adfhilo also works well because it\u2019s a little bit more concentrated,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n

Once the crepey texture has been addressed, skin quality can be improved with a range of non-invasive treatments to tackle discolouration and fine lines.<\/p>\n

However, while the backs of the hands can be aesthetically improved, there is no treatment for bony, gnarled fingers.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to understand that both fat grafting and fillers come with risks.<\/p>\n

Mr Akhavani says: \u2018There is always a risk that the procedure could hit a blood vessel, nerve or tendon in the hand. Another potential complication is necrosis.\u2019<\/p>\n

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To really make hands look up to ten years younger, specialist hand surgeon Mo Akhavani, recommends a two-pronged approach that replaces lost volume and improves skin texture<\/p>\n

Not deterred by the possible death of your hand tissue? If so, here he explains the main treatments, and reveals which are worth the time, money and discomfort.<\/p>\n

Fat grafting<\/p>\n

What it does: Plumps up the back of the hand.<\/p>\n

Method: A liposuction procedure is performed, removing up to 30ml of fat from a patient\u2019s stomach using a thin, flexible tube called a cannula. The fat is treated in a centrifuge to separate the fat cells from blood and other bodily fluids. After this \u2018washing\u2019 procedure, a portion of the fat is injected into the skin on the back of the hands. Patients are sedated with either local or general anaesthetic.<\/p>\n

Downtime: Full recovery takes around a week, with some soreness around the fat removal area.<\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a35,000<\/p>\n

Surgeon\u2019s verdict: \u201850 per cent of the grafted fat is reabsorbed by the body, but this procedure is permanent and the best treatment for old-looking hands.\u2019<\/p>\n

Fillers<\/p>\n

What it does: Plumps up the back of the hand.<\/p>\n

Method: After a numbing cream is administered to the backs of the hands, a small amount of hyaluronic acid \u2013 a man-made version of a substance naturally produced by the body which helps the skin to retain moisture \u2013 is injected. Typically, less than 10ml is needed.<\/p>\n

Downtime: None, but light bruising is possible.<\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a3500 \u2013 \u00a31,000<\/p>\n

Surgeon\u2019s verdict: \u2018It\u2019s cheaper than fat grafting as it doesn\u2019t require any time in theatre, and fillers are available off the shelf.\u2019<\/p>\n

Surgical skin lift<\/p>\n

What it does: Pulls the existing crepey skin taut, tightening it and giving it a smoother appearance.<\/p>\n

Method: A serious surgical procedure performed under general anaesthetic. A \u2018belt\u2019 of skin is removed from around the wrist before the two ends are sewn together. It creates a thin \u2018bracelet scar\u2019 which can be hidden beneath a watch strap.<\/p>\n

Downtime: One to two weeks.<\/p>\n

Cost: Up to \u00a34,500<\/p>\n

Surgeon\u2019s verdict: \u2018This is a drastic solution which I would never, ever recommend.\u2019<\/p>\n

Laser resurfacing<\/p>\n

What it does: Removes signs of sun damage, fine lines, redness and liver spots.<\/p>\n

Method: Also known as IPL treatment, intensive pulses of light are blasted at the hands which breaks down patches of pigmentation and, by stimulating collagen production, improves skin texture. The skin is numbed for up to an hour before the procedure. Sensations are described as feeling like a rubber band being snapped against the skin or mild stinging.<\/p>\n

Downtime: A few hours to a day.<\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a375 \u2013 \u00a3150 per session.<\/p>\n

Surgeon\u2019s verdict: \u2018This is a very good and very gentle treatment which will improve pigmentation.\u2019<\/p>\n

Microneedling<\/p>\n

What it does: Forces the body to create collagen and elastin as part of its natural repair process, which firms and plumps up the skin naturally.<\/p>\n

Method: After being numbed, tiny needles are rolled across the backs of the hands, creating microscopic wounds. Then nutrient-rich products are applied \u2013 and, in some cases, a serum made from the patient\u2019s own blood, called PRP, which helps boost the skin\u2019s texture from within.<\/p>\n

Downtime: 48 hours to a week<\/p>\n

Cost: Up to \u00a3350 per session.<\/p>\n

Surgeon\u2019s verdict: \u2018This improves some of the collagen production in your skin.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As the \u2018momager\u2019 of one of the world\u2019s most famous families, Kris Jenner is used to generating headlines…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":365159,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[97,59,102,7118,86,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-365158","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-dailymail","9":"tag-gb","10":"tag-health","11":"tag-kris-jenner","12":"tag-technology","13":"tag-uk","14":"tag-united-kingdom","15":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/365158","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=365158"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/365158\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/365159"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=365158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=365158"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=365158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}