Unsightly spider veins, or expertly called telagiectasias, are dilated, tiny blood vessels. They are located directly under the skin, through which they visibly shine. Depending on the vascularization, they take on a red or bluish color. The causes of the appearance of spider veins can be many. Laser vascular closure, however, should solve the problem. Learn more about unsightly spider veins, and how to remove them.
Causes of spider veins on legs
The appearance of dilated blood vessels may or may not be related to the presence of diseases. Spider veins often appear during pregnancy. However, if this does not apply to us, it is worth considering, another cause.
- Ataxia-teleangiectasia syndrome – is a rare disease with a genetic basis. It is associated with a mutation of the gene, people who have this ailment will be at the same time more likely to develop cancer.
- Chronic venous insufficiency – is a medical condition in which there is stagnation of blood in the veins, which can lead to venous insufficiency.
- Cirrhosis – leading to impaired metabolic function. A group particularly vulnerable to the disease are people with autoimmune conditions, as well as people who abuse alcohol.
- Scleroderma, scleroderma-a rare, chronic disease characterized by hardening of the skin and tissues due to excessive accumulation of collagen.
So before deciding to fight “spider veins” it is worth going to the doctor and having tests. This will help us rule out diseases and see what our health status is.
Removal of spider veins
Thanks to aesthetic medicine, we can easily get rid of this problem. There are two ways to do this:
- Alma Harmony XL PRO Platform – Nd:YAG 1064
This device uses a beam of radiation with very high thermal energy, so we can get rid of not only spider veins on the legs, but also varicose veins. Patients describe the procedure as pleasant, as it is accompanied by a pleasant cooling sensation of the skin. In addition, the laser stimulates collagen fibers, resulting in more elasticity and skin tightening. Patients are able to notice a difference after just one such treatment.
- Vascular closure and varicose vein treatment – ThermaVein
The method originated in the UK and involves heating skin tissue by delivering a cumulative dose of energy acting on a vein. The advantage of this treatment, is that it is also dedicated to people with very sensitive skin. In addition, it can be performed regardless of the season, as it does not cause a reaction to light. The effect is visible immediately after the procedure, which also speaks in favor of this method. The procedure is short, as the standard duration is only 15 minutes, although the time depends mainly on the size of the lesions.
Unsightly dilated blood vessels, as well as varicose veins, are both an aesthetic and health problem so they should be treated.