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

Why do spider veins appear?

According to statistics, more than 50% of women and 10% of men have spider veins on their bodies. There are many reasons for their appearance:

• Heredity.
• Age-related changes.
  The number of “stars” increases with age;
• “Sedentary” or “standing” professions;
• Overweight;
• Injuries;
• Physical inactivity;
• Stress;
• Varicose veins;
• Congenital connective tissue diseases;
• Impaired blood microcirculation;
• Hormonal disorders (including when taking oral contraceptives and glucocorticoid drugs);
• Abortion, pregnancy and childbirth, menopause;
• Diseases of the reproductive system: ovarian cyst, uterine fibroids and others.

Spider veins can occur with a deficiency of vitamins and microelements, in particular with a deficiency of vitamin C, which is responsible for the permeability and strength of capillary walls.

Telangiectasias can appear after mechanical damage to the skin, for example during cosmetic cleansing. Often, vascular spots become visible after exposure to various types of radiation on the skin, for example, ultraviolet and x-rays. Some patients note their appearance after visiting a solarium.

The presence of spider veins on the legs is not necessarily associated with varicose veins: even varicose veins with severe symptoms of venous insufficiency sometimes occur without the appearance of telangiectasias, and the appearance of spider veins more often occurs against the background of mild venous insufficiency.

Why do spider veins appear on the legs?

Causes of spider veins on the legs:

• Heredity. Weakness of the vascular wall is transmitted at the genetic level, and if parents have a similar problem, then it will most likely appear in their offspring.
• Increased venous pressure. The appearance of spider veins is often associated with varicose veins.
• Age.
• Female.
• Pregnancy.
• Changes in hormonal levels.
• Long-term static load.

All of the above factors lead to the appearance of spider veins on the legs. It is important to understand that very often the appearance of telangiectasia accompanies varicose veins. Therefore, it is necessary to diagnose the venous system and find out the condition of the vessels of the lower extremities. If a more serious venous pathology is identified, it is wise to treat it first. The next step is to remove telangiectasia (spider veins).

"Spider" entangling your legs

Varicose veins are the most common vascular pathology, affecting up to 40% of the working population, it is a manifestation of congenital weakness of the walls and valves of the veins and in most cases is hereditary.

Aggravating factors, in addition to hereditary predisposition, are prolonged sedentary standing, pregnancy, and obesity.

Signs of varicose veins are varied and depend on the form and stage of development of the pathological process. External manifestations may include tortuous and dilated subcutaneous venous trunks and their tributaries, swelling of the feet and legs, darkening and thickening of the skin in the ankle area, fragility of blood vessels and a tendency to hemorrhage, trophic ulcers and bleeding from varicose nodes.

The main complaints with varicose veins include a feeling of fatigue and heaviness in the legs, cramps of the calf muscles at night, dull arching pain and swelling, which intensifies with a prolonged vertical position.

Removal of spider veins (telangiectasia)

Modern removal of spider veins is performed using the following techniques:

• Microsclerotherapy. Introduction of a special substance (sclerosant) into the spider vein, which leads to its closure (obliteration). The most popular method among both doctors and patients.
• Transcutaneous laser exposure. It involves coagulation of the spider vein using laser radiation.
• Transcutaneous radio wave exposure. Contact coagulation of spider veins using radiofrequency.

Removal of spider veins using microsclerotherapy

Treatment of asterisks on the legs in Moscow does not pose a particular problem for an experienced doctor or phlebologist. Still, aesthetic procedures require well-developed skills and experience in aesthetic phlebology. Therefore, if you have spider veins on your legs, it is better to contact a good phlebological center with competent specialists.

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.

Results of spider vein removal on legs

Excellent result of spider vein removal using microsclerotherapy in our center

Result of spider vein removal on legs after 3 months

Another wonderful result of spider vein removal in our phlebology center

Result of spider vein removal after 2 months

Glue or cut?

Vein sclerotherapy

• Cost: 6,500 rub.
• Duration: 20-60 minutes
• Hospitalization: No hospitalization required

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The pages of modern magazines are full of advertisements about the non-surgical treatment of varicose veins, the so-called “sclerotherapy”. However, unfortunately, only rare forms of this pathology are eliminated non-surgically. Surgery remains the radical method. Sclerotherapy (introduction of “gluing” substances into dilated veins) only complements, but does not replace the treatment of varicose veins.

Fear of pain and large postoperative scars sometimes makes patients refuse surgery. Of course, surgery is a certain risk, but the risk of complications if you refuse surgery is much higher. There is an opinion that surgery does not lead to a lasting positive result, and varicose veins reappear even after it is performed. This is not entirely true. The further course of the disease depends on the type of structure of the venous system. There is a group of patients who, after surgery, “forget” about their veins. Another notices the appearance of new dilated ducts. There is no need to be afraid of this. Regular visits to a phlebologist will allow you to get rid of these troubles. And in this case, sclerotherapy takes a leading place.

Reviews from patients after spider vein removal in our center

Review of the excellent results of spider vein removal on the legs

Svetlana, 34 years old, Moscow, February 10, 2021

My name is Svetlana. I am 34. Being over 30, you increasingly begin to think about how to preserve your youth and beauty longer, please yourself, others and be confident in your attractiveness. The formation of spider veins on the legs - a completely natural phenomenon in women - greatly upset me and gave rise to complexes. And bad heredity and two pregnancies behind me, unfortunately, only accelerated this process. On the recommendation of a friend, I went to the clinic to see Dr. Artem Yuryevich Semenov. He conducted an examination, did an ultrasound of the veins to make sure there were no pathologies, and then suggested sclerotherapy, the most common technology for removing spider veins. Honestly, I doubted the effectiveness of this procedure, but still decided to try it. Having received a detailed description from the doctor, asking all the questions I was interested in and making sure there were no contraindications or side effects, I decided...

I must say, it was a completely tolerable procedure: Artem Yuryevich made injections into problem areas, injecting a sclerosing substance - even anesthesia was not required. Of course, it’s a little painful and unpleasant, but that’s not what young ladies do for the sake of their own exclusivity. After the procedure, compression stockings were put on the legs, which had to be worn for about 2 weeks, removed at night. This procedure was repeated three times. The number of injections depends on the scale of the problem. Now almost six months have passed since the first procedure, the hematomas at the injection site have resolved, and I cannot believe that those legs in the photographs taken by Artem Yuryevich at our first meeting are really mine. The scary spider veins are gone. I couldn't be happier! Yes, technology is moving forward, medicine can do a lot now. Don't be afraid, strive for excellence.

Thank you very much to the doctor for my new legs, for your professionalism, understanding and individual approach. I will recommend Semenov A.Yu. to my friends and acquaintances. Prosperity clinic and more satisfied patients!

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If you find dilated venous nodules, you need to be examined by a phlebologist. A visual examination by a doctor is usually supplemented by the necessary examination - ultrasound duplex angioscanning, based on the results of which the phlebologist will give you the correct diagnosis and will be able to determine further treatment tactics.

Unfortunately, neither drug therapy, nor wearing elastic bandages or compression garments, nor physical therapy can lead to a cure, but only to a temporary slowdown in the progression of the disease, because It is impossible to eliminate the causes of its occurrence in a conservative way. However, conservative measures are indicated and effective in preventing complications when radical treatment is not possible.

Spider veins - price (cost) of treatment

Why are varicose veins dangerous?

To this question, most of us will probably answer that spider veins are purely an aesthetic problem. Indeed, you no longer want to wear a short skirt or shorts with veined stars. However, this is not the main thing.

A network of small vessels that appears on the skin may indicate that you are developing varicose veins. In particular, you may already have dilated reticular veins - superficial vessels that have a diameter of about 2 mm and feed the spider vein. In addition, a fine network of red or blue vessels may indicate the presence of chronic venous insufficiency - a set of symptoms that indicates poor circulation in the veins.

Frequently asked questions about spider veins

Why do spider veins appear on the legs?

The appearance of spider veins on the legs is based on a hereditary factor. Daily physical activity, the presence of prolonged static conditions and changes in ambient temperature also have a significant impact on the severity of the manifestation of spider veins and spider veins.

Removal of spider veins and spider veins of the lower extremities. Which method is better?

Today, the “gold standard” of choice when removing spider veins and spider veins is the technique of compression sclerotherapy (scleroobliteration).

What treatment to choose for stars on legs?

When choosing modern treatment for spider veins on the lower extremities, you need to rely on the opinion of leading specialists in working with these pathological formations. For most experts, the clear choice is the method of compression microsclerotherapy of the lower extremities.

How to remove spider veins on legs quickly?

Spider veins on the legs can be removed quickly enough using compression sclerotherapy of the lower extremities.

Let's run to the doctor!

Unfortunately, many patients with dilated veins in the legs are in no hurry to see a doctor, since “protruding nodes”, apart from a cosmetic defect, do not cause them any suffering. But this is a misconception!

Varicose veins is a disease that sometimes leads to very serious complications - deep vein thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcers, since it disrupts the outflow of blood from the lower extremities. Venous congestion in the legs leads to blood thickening and blockage of blood vessels with a blood clot. As a result of impaired venous circulation in the legs, the nutrition of the skin deteriorates, and long-term non-healing trophic ulcers form.

How to remove capillary mesh on the face with maximum effect

Firstly , any doctor will tell you that one procedure will not be enough. And the point is not at all that the “stars” will not disappear the first time. You will see positive results after the first session. Depending on the intensity of rosacea, skin sensitivity, and individual characteristics of the body, you may be prescribed not one manipulation, but several. Even when you seem to have already gotten rid of the line of blood vessels appearing on your face, you will be advised to repeat the sessions after some time to consolidate the effect. The duration of the procedure is only a few minutes; you can first do a gentle peeling to remove excess epidermal cells and the fatty layer. A repeat session will be scheduled for you no earlier than in 3-4 months.

Features of the procedure

• Minor swelling, redness, and increased vascularity may persist for several hours after the procedure.
• The required number of treatment sessions is determined by the number and size of the affected veins, and the depth of their location in the skin.
• The interval between procedures is 4 - 5 weeks.
• Removal of small saphenous veins does not have a negative effect on the circulatory system. Healthy vessels located in the area of ​​coagulated veins perform their functions compensatory.

Microfoam sclerotherapy

Another effective way to combat asterisks is microfoam sclerotherapy, which promotes the complete disappearance of diseased vessels.
It consists of introducing a special drug (sclerosant) into the vessel, which, by filling the vessel, promotes its “gluing”. Gradually the vessel disappears, turning into connective tissue. The treatment does not require special preparation and is not accompanied by rehabilitation, except for the need to wear compression stockings for 5 days. Along with the removal of the mesh, the doctor, based on the diagnostic conclusion, will prescribe treatment that will promote a deeper solution to the problem. Here everyone is treated with due attention, and the professionalism of the medical staff contributes to success in getting rid of the most difficult problems in the field of phlebology.

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Cuperosis and vascular network on the face

As we mentioned earlier, this is a superficial manifestation of blood vessels on our skin. Many things can provoke this effect. An elementary increase in temperature, a contrasting transition after a winter street and frost into a warm room, excitement, stress or another reaction of the body when blood circulation increases and blood vessels lose their elasticity and expand. All this can appear on the surface of the skin in the form of unpleasant reddish “patterns”. They are often accompanied by side effects that further negatively affect the condition of the skin: the skin “burns” and dries, peeling and itching appear. Sometimes such irritation even leads to skin injury. All this is very sad and does not contribute to a good mood and confidence in one’s beauty.

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