Botox® in the hands: a trend, or mainly for sweating?

In the United Kingdom, more and more people are having Botox® injected into their hands for a younger look. In HLN, Clinique Dermatologie Gent notes that this aesthetic trend is still barely noticeable here. Botox® in the hands has been used for years, but mainly for excessive sweating. For an aesthetic improvement of the hands, other techniques such as laser or a skinbooster are more often chosen.

After a numbing cream, the treatment consists of several small injections into the palms; the effect lasts a few months. Temporary pain, tenderness and bruising are possible. To prevent wrinkles and pigmentation spots on the hands, the clinic says good sun protection and a nourishing hand cream are what matter most.

• Protect your hands from the sun, especially when cycling or gardening.

• Use a good hand cream regularly to prevent dryness and wrinkles.

Want to know more? Read about Excessive sweating at Clinique Dermatologie Gent.