The reasons for the increase in permanently dilated capillaries (telangiectasia) in the facial area include diseases such as sensitive skin, rosacea disease, long-term exposure to the sun, long-term use of cortisone cream, alcohol use, lupus disease, cirrhosis and liver cancer. There may also be an increase in capillaries in the nose after nose surgery.
Varicose veins and enlarged capillaries seen in the leg area are signs of inadequate functioning of the veins in the skin. Veins are the vessels that carry blood from the extremities to the heart. Thanks to the valves in these veins, backflow of blood is prevented. The most important cause of varicose veins is the deterioration of these valves, and the blood returning to the heart pools in the veins due to the effect of gravity. Reasons that increase varicose veins include genetic predisposition, standing for long periods of time, using birth control pills and pregnancy.
WHAT ARE CAPILLARY VESSEL TREATMENTS?
Lasers and radiofrequency are used in capillary vein treatments on the face, and for varicose veins in the legs. varies depending on varicose vein width. The important thing in large varicose veins is to treat the vein insufficiency that causes varicose veins, and the first recommended method is laser treatment or radiofrequency method. For medium-sized and capillary varicose veins, the first recommended method is sclerotherapy. In sclerotherapy, medication is administered into the vein to cause the veins that cause varicose veins to shrink. In patients with very large and prominent veins, the level of insufficiency of the veins should be evaluated with the Doppler method before treatment.
LASER CAPILLARY AND VARICOLE TREATMENT
Laser treatments are applied on the legs, especially on the blue-red colored veins. It can be effective in the treatment of enlarged veins called telangiectasia on the face, cheeks and nose edges, congenital vascular spots, hemangiomas and red moles (cherryangiomas) on the body.
The laser sends light energy into the vein and affects the substance called oxyhemoglobin in the blood. . The heated vessel wall and the blood cells within it are damaged and destroyed by the body. Since the wider the vein, the amount of blood and oxyhemoglobin in it will be greater, thick veins are treated more easily with laser than thin veins. during the transaction Surrounding tissues are not damaged.
HOW OFTEN IS LASER TREATMENT PERFORMED?
Usually one or two sessions are sufficient. The average time between two sessions is 3-4 weeks. However, the number of treatments; It may vary depending on the number, color and size of the veins.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT DURATION?
The average time varies between 15-45 minutes, but the duration varies depending on the number of veins treated, their width and the region where they are located.
Who Can Have Capillary Vascular Treatment with Laser?
Laser treatment is possible at any age. It can be applied to everyone with dark skin and light skin. Whether the treatment is medically appropriate is evaluated by the specialist doctor. It is not applied to patients with bleeding disorders, pacemakers, or pregnant women.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?
The complaint of pain is very mild. Slight swelling and redness may occur in the treated areas. These complaints subside in a few days. After application, it should be protected from the sun very well.
WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS THAT VARICOSE PATIENTS SHOULD CONSIDER?
- A person should not take a bath with hot water; One should stay away from hot environments such as hot springs and saunas. -Wearing high-heeled shoes should be avoided. -Regular walking and sports should be done. -Regular nutrition is very important as weight increases the formation of varicose veins.
WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS THAT PATIENTS WITH INCREASED CAPITAL VESSELS IN THE FACE SHOULD CONSIDER?
Patients with increased capillaries in the facial area should be protected from the sun, should not be in hot environments, and should not consume too much tea, coffee, cigarettes, alcohol and spicy foods. .
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