Stars and meshes: how to live with vascular and venous problems of the face and legs?

At the GMS Hospital center in the department of vascular surgery, the treatment of telangiectasia is complex. Our highly qualified specialists will select for you the most suitable tactics of surgical treatment with low trauma. We use only modern microsurgical technologies for a shorter rehabilitation period.

More about the disease

Vascular network (asterisk) is a small intradermal expansion of all types of vessels that lose their tone.
They can appear both on the skin of the face (the wings of the nose, cheeks) and on other parts of the body - legs, abdomen, thighs. This pathological process is persistent. If you once notice spider veins on your body, they will not disappear on their own.

Therefore, such manifestations cannot be ignored; it is necessary to seek medical help from a specialist.

You can make an appointment with a doctor at the GMS Hospital center at any time convenient for you. This can be done by calling a contact phone number or through the online system on our website.

Causes of the disease

Among all the factors in the manifestation of vascular changes, the main group of causes has been identified:

• chronic vascular diseases – varicose veins, rosacea, inflammation of the veins (phlebitis);
• hormonal disorders - pregnancy, childbirth, abortion, menopause, fibroids, ovarian cysts;
• long-term hormone replacement therapy;
• burdened hereditary history (passed on to children from parents);

• hard physical work, standing for a long time, wearing high-heeled shoes (salespeople, factory workers, hairdressers, models);
• obesity degree II and III;
• too frequent visits to the sauna, steam bath or other SPA treatments;
• chronic alcoholism;
• lack of vitamin C, E, K, P, midi, silicon;
• age over 40 years (when blood vessels lose their tone);
• liver diseases.

Cost of treatment for spider veins

The prices indicated in the price list may differ from the actual prices. Please check the current cost by calling +7 495 104 8605 (24 hours a day) or at the GMS Hospital clinic at the address: Moscow, st. Kalanchevskaya, 45.

Dear Clients! Each case is individual and the final cost of your treatment can only be found out after an in-person visit to a GMS Hospital doctor. Prices for the most popular services are indicated with a 30% discount, which is valid when paying in cash or by credit card. You can be served under a VHI policy, pay separately for each visit, sign an agreement for an annual medical program, or make a deposit and receive services at a discount. On weekends and holidays, the clinic reserves the right to charge additional payments according to the current price list. Services are provided on the basis of a concluded contract.

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Why you need to act immediately

Telangiectasia may be the first symptom of a serious vascular disease, the onset of an oncological process, or simply occur as a result of increased physical work or failure to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, you should not put off going to the doctor. It is necessary to conduct a timely examination by specialists, do examinations, differentiate the disease and make a diagnosis.

If you do not pay attention to spider veins, you can miss the occurrence of more serious diseases of the venous system and aggravate their course. After which it will no longer be possible to correct the situation using microsurgical technologies.

It is also worth noting that self-medication, warming and applying bandages with folk remedies is not worth it, as this can enlarge the area of ​​spider veins, change their shape and increase their number.

How and why do venous networks appear?

Spider veins occur as a result of dilation of capillaries located shallow under the skin. This is due to the fact that the vessels located deeper lose their tone and the valves in them are destroyed. As a result, blood is released into the veins located under the skin, and the pressure in them increases. After this, visible swelling occurs, and deep vessels begin to wriggle and expand, forming networks.

According to statistics, this phenomenon affects more than 85% of women and 65% of men in developed countries, and in general, up to 20% of the population suffers from varicose veins in one form or another throughout the world. What is the reason for such a widespread spread of the disease? The main reason lies in the large number of factors that cause it.

Often, a decrease in vascular tone is associated with hereditary defects in the connective tissues of the body. Thus, if one or more of your relatives has been diagnosed with varicose veins, your risk of developing it increases significantly. The second factor is the aging of the body. Over time, blood vessels naturally lose their tone, which increases the risk of developing varicose veins and the appearance of stars. This can be counteracted by medications that can be prescribed to you by a vascular surgeon.

Other causes of telangiectasia include:

Conclusion 2:

Vascular networks arise for various reasons, so the risk group is extremely large. However, their occurrence can be prevented. To do this, it is enough to lead a healthy lifestyle and listen to the recommendations of specialists.

Diagnosis of the disease

Diagnosis of the disease at the center for non-invasive surgery and phlebology GMS Clinic includes:

• examination by a doctor - vascular surgeon, phlebologist;
• detailed analysis of anamnestic data of life and illness;
• performing ultrasound of blood vessels;
• consultation with a highly specialized specialist - cardiologist, endocrinologist, gynecologist (if necessary);
• additional diagnostic methods - laboratory blood tests.

After a comprehensive examination, the doctor confirms the diagnosis and prescribes the necessary treatment.

Contraindications

• presence of cancer, including a history;
• chronic diseases in the acute stage or current acute systemic inflammatory diseases;
• pregnancy and lactation. The opportunity to eliminate spider veins will appear immediately after breastfeeding is completed;
• acute inflammatory process localized in the removal area;
• blood diseases with impaired blood clotting ability;
• treatment of acne with the drug Roaccutane. It will be possible to remove spider veins on the face only 6 months after the last dose of the drug.

Treatment of the disease

The following methods of treating spider veins are used at GMS Hospital:

• sclerotherapy;
• photocoagulation (laser removal);
• VenaSeal – sealing of veins using biological cyanoacrylate glue;
• microphlebectomy.

Sclerotherapy is one of the most effective and safe methods of treating small capillaries and veins, mainly aimed at eliminating cosmetic defects. The essence of this procedure is that by injecting a special sclerotherapy into the lumen of the vein, it damages the inner lining of the venous vessel. Because of this, the capillary begins to collapse, its walls stick together and are further filled with connective tissue. Depending on the size and shape of the spider vein, several procedures may be necessary to obtain the ideal cosmetic result. The procedure can be performed not only on the veins of the lower extremities, but also in other locations.

Depending on the size of the vein, methods may be used:

• microsclerotherapy;
• foam sclerotherapy (Foam form);
• echosclerotherapy (under ultrasound guidance).

After the procedure, it is necessary to wear compression stockings.

Photocoagulation is based on percutaneous irradiation of spider veins with a special laser, the energy of which heats the veins, which leads to their welding and closing of the lumen. The method allows you to quickly eliminate veins of various sizes and locations, both on the legs and on the face and body.

VenaSeal - adhesive vein obliteration is aimed at eliminating a larger venous network by introducing a special biological glue into the vein, which instantly glues the vein together, leading to its visual disappearance. After the procedure, it is necessary to wear compression stockings.

Microphlebectomy is a technique for eliminating the subcutaneous venous network. In this case, under local anesthesia, the dilated vein is completely removed through micropunctures, which eliminates the possibility of its reoccurrence. Does not require hospitalization.

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Doctor's recommendations

• Immediately after your spider vein removal procedure, you may experience some redness, itching, or swelling.
• All these symptoms will disappear on their own in a few days.
• After treatment, you can lead your usual lifestyle without observing significant restrictions.
• During the treatment process, it is not recommended to go to the sauna, solarium or swimming pool.
• Also, for at least three to four weeks, it is necessary not to overload the skin with ultraviolet radiation
• Use sunscreen.

Disease prevention

Preventive measures to prevent spider veins include:

• therapeutic vitamin therapy;
• restriction of visits to baths, saunas;
• restriction of wearing high-heeled shoes;
• regulation of physical activity, refusal to lift heavy objects;
• increased walking;
• healthy lifestyle;
• swimming, contrast shower for feet.

It is very important to monitor your weight; under no circumstances should you overeat or consume a lot of salt. It is also necessary to observe the drinking regime - drink 1.5 - 2 liters of plain still water per day.

You can get more detailed information about the types of treatment and the rehabilitation period by scheduling a consultation with a phlebologist by phone or online.

Rehabilitation after laser removal of spider veins

Despite the fact that the procedure is virtually painless, the integrity of the skin is not compromised, and the risk of infection is eliminated, the patient faces a short recovery period. To consolidate the result and improve the cosmetic effect, it is recommended:

• Limit water treatments for the first 2–3 days;
• treat the treated skin with an ointment recommended by the doctor (“Bepanten”, “Panthenol”);
• for 2-3 weeks, limit your time in the sun, refuse to visit baths and saunas;
• do not use decorative cosmetics until the skin is completely restored if the procedure was performed on the face.

In patients with thin, sensitive skin, scabs may appear after laser spider vein removal. You cannot tear them off yourself; they will come off as the skin heals, and there will be no traces left behind.