One reason to hide your legs from prying eyes is the venous mesh on your legs. Most often, it bothers women, but it is well known to men. Unfortunately, the venous network on the legs is not only cosmetic, but also a medical problem. The appearance of “swollen” veins may indicate their malfunctioning (the so-called venous insufficiency), deformity (a significant increase) or shock (when minor subcutaneous bleeding occurs). According to phlebologists, problems with veins quite often have a hereditary character. At the same time, one can not fail to notice a number of factors that provoke the appearance of such a nuisance as a venous network. These include the following:
- long stay in an upright position;
- injuries (including chemical and thermal);
- birth of a child;
- excessive load on the lower extremities (with physical labor);
- incorrect position of the foot (when wearing high heels);
- low motor activity and, as a consequence, blood stasis;
- hormonal imbalance in the fair sex.
The latter factor is dominant. The thing is that estrogen, which is produced by the ovaries, helps stretch the collagen protein, which, in turn, is involved in the formation of vein walls.
Laser treatment
Before treatment, doctors always warn their patients that the venous network on the legs after elimination from one part may appear in another. However, a modern method of treatment - a laser - can realize a wonderful cosmetic effect. Experts have already managed to evaluate its advantages. The venous mesh on the legs does not just disappear, it can be cured completely safely, reliably and painlessly. The laser acts only on the damaged vein, and therefore does not affect healthy tissues. After such procedures (their number depends on the state of human health, but on average there are 2-5 of them), no scars or marks remain on the skin. True, the sessions are not carried out daily, but with an interval of 1-2 weeks.
Microsclerotherapy
If the vein has a diameter greater than 0.5 mm, then it will be difficult to affect it with a laser. In this case, it is better to use microsclerotherapy. This method involves the introduction of a special fluid with a needle that sticks together a vein. The number of injections is quite large, and the session itself can last up to an hour.
Other treatments
The venous mesh on the legs is best treated in cases where several methods are used at once. So, special gels, in particular, Lyoton, Troxevasin, Dolobene and others, will help relieve swelling, feel coolness and improve the elasticity of blood vessels. You can get rid of leg pain and strengthen the walls of the veins thanks to the course of treatment with such drugs as Antistax, Detralex, Phlebodia or Vazoket. The use of compression knitwear (stocking, leg warmer) will become appropriate. Each such “accessory” exercises its pressure on the leg, and therefore the best option should be selected taking into account the recommendations of the doctor. Also, do not forget about training the muscles and blood vessels with the help of simple gymnastic exercises and a contrast shower.