Frequently Asked Questions

The duration depends on the selected product, amount injected, metabolism and individual response.

Some treatments may provide improvement for approximately six to twelve months. Maintenance appointments may be recommended to preserve the result.

No. The treatment does not remove veins.

It restores volume around them, which can make the veins, tendons and bones appear less prominent.

Yes. Most fillers provide visible volume immediately after treatment.

However, swelling may initially make the hands look fuller than the final result. The outcome is more accurately assessed after the area has settled.

Most clients experience pressure, pinching or mild discomfort.

An anesthetic may be used to make the treatment more comfortable, and many injectable products also contain lidocaine.

Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane Lyftยฎ may be dissolved with hyaluronidase when clinically appropriate.

Radiesseยฎ, Sculptraยฎ and Renuvaยฎ cannot be dissolved in the same way.

Downtime is usually minimal, but temporary swelling, tenderness, bruising, redness or stiffness may occur.

Some clients may prefer to avoid important events, intensive exercise or activities requiring extensive hand use for a few days.