You often hear about the problem of vascular spider veins. Women talk about it most often, and it’s quite a problem for them, as it largely affects appearance, especially in the case of dilated blood vessels on the face. Dilated blood vessels, however, can be treated and lead to their narrowing and closure. Learn about the specifics and treatment of this problem.
Causes of spider veins on legs and other areas of the body
Cracked and dilated blood vessels are a problem that can occur regardless of gender or age. It occurs as a result of enlargement, dilation or rupture of small blood vessels, which, as a result, cause spider veins on the skin that are red in color (in the case of the arterial part of the blood system) or are purple-blue (when vessels from the venous part of the blood system are dilated). As for the direct causes of spider veins on the legs or other areas of the body, among others, can be mentioned:
- hormonal disorders;
- genetic conditions;
- Overexposure to the sun;
- chronic venous insufficiency;
- pregnancy;
- systemic diseases.
Typically, people who have a very light skin tone, as well as light eyes and hair, are also more prone to dilated blood vessels. This is primarily because, with a fair complexion, the resulting spider veins are also more visible, but also such a phototype is often associated with a vascular complexion. People who are prone to blushing or becoming red after exercise usually also face the problem of dilated blood vessels on the face and legs.
How to deal with spider veins
Both dilated blood vessels on the legs and on the face are very problematic. Women who face this problem very often try to hide it under opaque tights or a layer of makeup. This is because special concealers in the shade of green are used on dilated capillaries on the face, which effectively cover redness. However, this is not a long-term method. To get rid of the problem, it is necessary to consult a doctor and perform special treatments for dilated capillaries.
Treatment of spider veins on legs and face
Dilated blood vessels on the legs or face are very troublesome, and there is no way to get rid of them on your own. This issue always requires consultation with a specialist, and the only way to reduce visible spider veins is to perform a procedure to narrow them. While such procedures could once only be performed surgically, new technologies and developments in aesthetic medicine now make it possible to perform the process of closing dilated blood vessels non-invasively. This is made possible by the combined action of the alexandrite laser and Nd:YAG technology. Both of these technologies have been combined in one device – the Thunder MT laser.
Precise and safe operation
The great advantage of laser treatment of spider veins on the legs and other parts of the body is the complete safety and comfort of the procedure. The extremely precise laser light acts only on dilated capillaries, so the risk of any side effects is reduced to a minimum. This also greatly reduces the recovery period after the procedure. Immediately after it is performed, however, cold compresses and ointments should be applied to help the skin recover as quickly as possible, resulting in smooth skin without spider veins. The Thunder MT device allows for the reduction of dilated blood vessels from the leg area, face, as well as other parts of the body.