Stars on the legs. Causes and how to get rid of spider veins

What are spider veins and what are the methods for eliminating them?

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Spider veins (or scientifically telangiectasia or rosacea) are persistent dilatations of small blood vessels in the skin that do not have an inflammatory cause and manifest themselves in the form of venous manifestations visible through the skin of the body, reminiscent of a cobweb or mesh. The appearance of such manifestations may be red, blue or purple

Spider veins. Is it dangerous?

Spider veins themselves are not a disease that poses any danger or threat to the life and health of the patient. In some cases, spider veins may be accompanied by pain and swelling at the site of their localization, and only this brings physical inconvenience to the patient.

Often, such manifestations are considered to be exclusively a cosmetic defect, and many do not pay attention to them. But in reality, this approach is not entirely correct. Manifestations in the form of changes in the smallest vessels are an alarming sign. The fact is that the appearance of spider veins (rosacea) indicates that a person begins to change in the elasticity of the capillary walls, and if at the first stage, visible manifestations are noticeable only on small capillaries, this does not mean at all that similar changes do not occur in more large veins (which are stronger and more elastic by default)

Can self-medication help?

As a rule, this does not give the desired effect. A comprehensive examination, consultation with a phlebologist and development of a treatment plan are required. Very often you come across information that seriously talks about the possibility of getting rid of star veins using folk recipes (apple cider vinegar, pine and flower baths, Kalanchoe infusion, tomato compress). We don’t think that this is the correct and rational solution to the problem for you and we don’t recommend experimenting on your patience and health.

Important!!!

The reason for the appearance of spider veins is a violation of venous circulation and changes in the elasticity of the capillary walls. The appearance of spider veins does NOT ALWAYS indicate the existence of post-thrombotic or varicose pathology. Likewise, and vice versa, the presence of diagnosed varicose veins does not mean that spider veins may appear.

If you observe manifestations of spider veins on your body, we recommend that you consult a doctor for advice and an accurate diagnosis.

Who gets spider veins?

Spider veins appear in both women and men. In women, spider veins appear much more often (about twice as many). Typically, women react more often to the appearance of spider veins, since such a defect on the skin irritates them and they want to get rid of it, regardless of the reasons for its appearance, while men react to these manifestations much less often, not paying due attention to it or not at all. ignoring.

Causes of spider veins

According to statistics, from 20 to 30% of the adult population of the planet have spider veins. Women are predominantly affected by this disease; in 80% of cases, the cause of spider veins in women is pregnancy and childbirth.

Other reasons for the appearance of spider veins include:

• Hereditary predisposition
• Postponed birth
• Hormonal disorders (including changes in hormonal levels during pregnancy and/or a history of abortions)
• As a result of the use of hormonal drugs (including hormonal contraceptives)
• Upon the onset of menopause (menopause)
• long-term venous insufficiency
• Decreased tone of the vessel walls (including age-related)
• Chronic gastrointestinal diseases (liver and intestines)
• Chronic diseases of the endocrine system
• Chronic diseases of the circulatory system (hypertension)
• Heavy physical activity (including high-intensity sports with a predominant load on the leg muscles, such as dancing, cycling, skiing and others)
• High stress on the legs due to prolonged wearing of high heels
• Professional working conditions (standing work)
• Excessive passion for baths and saunas
• Abuse of sunbathing (including solariums)
• Consequences after frostbite of the extremities
• Incorrectly performed cosmetic procedures (deep or excessively intense peeling)
• Presence of venous diseases (for example, varicose veins)
• Frequent and sudden changes in temperature
• Bleeding disorders
• Previous surgical operations
• Injuries
• Alcohol abuse
• Smoking
• Being overweight (the higher the percentage of obesity, the higher the chance of spider veins)
• Age (the likelihood of spider veins increases with age)
• Vitamin C hypovitaminosis
• Lifestyle with low physical activity (for example: sedentary work)

Why are capillaries damaged?

There are a number of reasons for this, which can be divided into external and internal.

Doctors consider external threats to include:

• Alcohol and cigarette abuse
• The predominance of hot, hot, spicy foods in the diet
• Hot coffee and tea more than 2 cups per day
• Poor quality care and use of “bad” decorative cosmetics
• Frequent and prolonged exposure to the sun, especially without the use of high SPF protection products
• Visiting baths, saunas

Among the internal risk factors are:

• Autoimmune spectrum diseases
• Pathologies of the digestive system
• Atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases
• Rosacea
• Hormonal imbalance

It is important to understand that people with fair, sensitive, irritation-prone skin are more likely to suffer from rosacea.

Types of spider veins

By origin:

Venous

In case the width of their threads exceeds 0.02 mm

Arterial

Arterial spider veins are usually red in color. Mostly, arterial spider veins diverge from the main arteriole in different directions and have an appearance somewhat similar to a spider

Capillary

Spider veins most often appear on the nose and cheeks and appear as reddish or purple stars in a linear or tree-like pattern

Classification of spider veins according to external manifestation:

Spot

Pinpoint spider veins are manifestations expressed as a single element of a vein or capillary that is visible through the skin. It is often not very large in size and can sometimes be perceived as a mole, only of a slightly different color. In large quantities, they can combine into large red spots

Tree-like

A tree-shaped spider vein is a manifestation in the form of a “sprout” of a vein, from which capillaries diverge in one direction. In appearance it resembles a plant with roots or a branch. Most often they are blue in color.

Arachnids

Spider veins are manifestations in the form of a single arteriole, from which spider veins diverge in different directions. Unlike the tree-like manifestation of spider veins, here the discrepancies do not have one distinct direction of “movement”, but diverge in different directions. Spider veins visually resemble a spider with many legs. Most often red.

Linear

Linear spider veins appear as small stripes, often in one direction. Visually, linear spider veins are similar to the appearance of postpartum stretch marks on the abdomen. They are found in both blue and red colors and usually appear on the cheeks and nose.

There are many external manifestations of spider veins, and a person can experience several types of manifestations of spider veins at once. But you shouldn’t be scared, the treatment for spider veins is the same.

Places of appearance (localization) of spider veins

Such formations can appear on any part of the body

More often

1. On the face (this disease is also called rosacea), spider veins mainly form on the cheeks and wings of the nose

2. On your feet. A fairly common place for spider veins to appear. Mostly appear just above the knee

A little less often

1. On hands. Quite rare, but they can also appear

2. On the neck and back

Exercises

We have selected for you the simplest and most effective options for physical activity that will ensure sufficient blood circulation in the legs, relieve tension, relax muscles and help prevent the formation of asterisks.

• Standing. We walk in place without lifting the tips of our toes from the floor (up to 2 minutes)
• Standing. As you inhale, raise your arms up to your sides. At the same time, stand on your toes. As you exhale, lower your heels. Bend your knees slightly. Put your hands down. At the same time, stand on your toes. As you exhale, lower yourself onto your heels. Bend your knees slightly. Lower your arms (up to 10 times)
• Standing. Take one leg back. Stay in this position for a few seconds. Repeat with the other leg too. (up to 10 times)
• Jumping rope (up to 10 minutes).
• Sitting. Legs stand together. Raise one leg towards your chest. Hands hold your knee. Return to the starting position. Alternately with the right and left foot. (up to 10 times on each leg).
• Sitting or lying down. Place your legs straight on a stand above the level of sitting or lying down. Relax for 10-20 minutes.
• Lying on your back. Straighten your legs and rotate them in the same way as you would when riding a bicycle.
• Use only your feet and toes to pick up small objects on the floor.
• Sitting. Place your legs at 90 degrees. Slowly raise your heels as high as possible without lifting your toes off the floor. Perform the exercise for both legs and separately for each (10 times)
• Sitting on a chair. Straighten your legs. Rest on your heels. Stretch your toes towards you. Initial position. (up to 10 times).
• Sitting or lying down. Alternately bend and straighten your toes (up to 10 times).
• Sitting or lying down. Lift your heels off the floor and cross your straightened legs (up to 10 times).
• Lying on your back. Raise your straightened legs perpendicular to the floor. Take turns bending and straightening your knees (up to 10 times)
• Lying on your back. Press your shoulders and elbows to the floor. Using your palms to keep your hips raised, rotate your shins. Don't lift your feet off the floor.
• Lying on your back. Straighten your legs. Pull the toe towards you. Then from myself. Alternately with each leg. (up to 10 times)

Spider vein removal

As we said above, for most people, the presence of manifestations of spider veins is not dangerous, and for the most part they bring aesthetic discomfort. In any case, if you find spider veins on your body, legs or face, we recommend that you consult a doctor who can make an accurate diagnosis and find out the cause of the appearance of spider veins. And only after this, together with the doctor, make decisions regarding their treatment.

As we have already indicated, the cause of the appearance of spider veins can also be the presence of possible diseases that need to be treated, and only after completing the necessary course of treatment and stopping the cause of their appearance, can spider veins be removed

To begin with, having found out the true cause of the appearance of spider veins, it is worth eliminating this very cause, for example: reduce the time of sunbathing or visiting a solarium, reduce the time of wearing high heels, stop smoking or drinking alcohol, and take care of weight loss

There are several ways to remove spider veins

Sclerotherapy for spider veins

One of the most common methods of treating spider veins. The essence of the method is that a slecrosant solution is injected into a vein using a thin needle. The incoming medicine begins to act on the inner surface of the vessels, gluing them together. The stars disappear after about 1-2 months. The scar that appears resolves within a year.

Advantages of the method. The advantage is the low invasiveness and easy tolerability of the procedure.

Disadvantages of the method. Among the disadvantages of the method, one can highlight unpleasant effects in the form of redness and swelling of the treated area, the need to wear compression bandages or stockings for some time after the procedure

This method is used primarily to remove spider veins on the legs. Sclerotherapy is especially effective against venous spider veins, while capillary vascular changes are practically unaffected by it

Laser removal of spider veins

The laser method of removing spider veins is the most popular today. The essence of the method is that through the use of a laser beam and its absorption by damaged vessels, the vessels are soldered (glued together). The laser generates radiation of a special frequency, to which only damaged vessels respond

Advantages of the laser spider vein removal method. The method is absolutely painless. The result is noticeable immediately. No injury to the skin or treated surface. Deleted asterisks are not returned. There is no risk of damage to healthy tissue. Healing occurs without pain, swelling and the formation of any scars. For a number of spider veins (not large ones), one procedure is sufficient. High speed of the procedure. No contact with healthy tissue

Disadvantages of the laser spider vein removal method. Large spider veins may require multiple treatments. The method is contraindicated for use during pregnancy, lactation and individual intolerance

Electrocoagulation of spider veins

The essence of the method is local cauterization of spider veins with high-frequency current. A thin electrode is inserted into the damaged vessel, through which a current discharge passes and destroys the affected part of the vessel.

Advantages of the method. Speed ​​and efficiency of the procedure

Disadvantages of the method. An extremely painful procedure. Possibility of burns, scars, pigmentation or depigmentation of the treated surface. Possibility of damage to healthy tissue. Electrical damage is caused not only to damaged blood vessels, but also to the skin itself. This method is not suitable for removing spider veins on the face

Ozone therapy for spider veins

The technique of ozone therapy is essentially similar to sclerotherapy. The essence of the method is that an ozone-oxygen mixture is introduced into a vessel through a needle, resulting in oxidation of the walls of the vessel, followed by gluing them together.

Advantages of the method. This method does not cause burns, scars or age spots. There are no side effects and does not require long rehabilitation

Disadvantages of the method. The procedure is quite uncomfortable. Multiple treatments may be required to remove spider veins

Used to remove spider veins on the legs

Radio wave removal of spider veins

Spider veins are removed in a non-contact manner. The essence of the method is a non-contact incision and subsequent coagulation of blood vessels.

Advantages of the method. Painless. Healing occurs without pain, swelling and the formation of any scars. The likelihood of damage to nearby tissues is minimal. In some cases, one procedure is enough

Disadvantages of the method / High cost. Applicable only when removing small capillaries

Which is better: sclerotherapy or laser coagulation?

These methods are not opposed, but rather complement each other. Larger vessels are better removed by sclerotherapy (it is easier to puncture them with a needle and inject the drug, there is less chance of rupture of the vein during injection, correctly administered sclerosant in the form of foam almost 100% leads to gluing of the vascular network). A small vascular network is difficult to treat with sclerotherapy due to technical reasons (the diameter of the vessels of the network can be comparable to the diameter of the needle). And for percutaneous laser coagulation, this is an advantage, since it is easier to heat and “seal” such a vessel with a laser without the possibility of burning the overlying skin. Thus, first, large vessels are removed using sclerotherapy, and then small ones are “reached” with a laser.

Rehabilitation after spider vein removal

After removal of spider veins on the body or face, there is no need to stay in the hospital. Some methods may require the use of compression bandages or stockings. In general, the tips and recommendations are quite simple and easy to apply. Be sure to check with your doctor for recommendations on what should be done and what should not be done, and for how long.

General rules after spider vein removal:

• Refrain from visiting baths and saunas
• Avoid visiting solariums and sunbathing
• Cancel massage on any part of the body
• Refrain from tearing off “scabs” after the spider vein removal procedure (applicable for a number of methods)
• Apply a special cream as prescribed by your doctor.
• Reduce physical activity
• Avoid certain cosmetic procedures

Prevention of spider veins

As they say: “Prevention is better than cure.” Here are some tips to help you avoid spider veins

• Watch your own weight. Know that excess weight is one of the most common causes of spider veins
• Monitor your own health. A number of diseases can cause the appearance of spider veins
• Lead a more active lifestyle. Try to walk more often
• Give your tired legs a rest. When you lie down, place a pillow or bolster under your feet so that your feet are slightly higher than your body position.
• Do not sit cross-legged or cross-legged. Any compression of the veins can lead to consequences
• Rinse your feet with cool water daily
• Engage in moderate exercise and sports
• Eat right. Make sure you get enough vitamins C, P and K
• Stop smoking
• Don't abuse alcohol
• Eat more fish and seafood

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Removal of spider veins on the nose using laser

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Removal of spider veins on the nose using laser

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Removal of spider veins on the cheek using laser

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Removal of spider veins on the cheek using laser

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Vessels on the face, redness and swelling. Before and after

The procedure is not very pleasant, but tolerable, and most importantly, quite fast. Rehabilitation takes an average of 24 hours; in rare cases, there may be redness and swelling for up to 3-5 days. Therefore, if you have not undergone a similar procedure before, it is better to schedule it before a couple of days off. Usually 3-4 procedures are required with an interval of 3-5 weeks, the effect is often visible after 1-2 procedures.

Where to remove spider veins?

You can remove spider veins on your face or body at any of our centers. You can choose any center convenient for you; our centers are located near the metro.

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• A couple of months ago I removed a burst vessel on my nose in Rednor on Marksistskaya. I am incredibly pleased with the result, not a trace was left, although I was very worried, because... still a face, and in such a prominent place!

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