Among the reasons for the increase of permanently enlarged capillaries (telangiectasia) in the face area, 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 can be counted. There may be an increase in capillaries in the nose after nose surgeries.
Varicose veins and enlarged capillaries in the leg area are the signs of insufficient functioning of the veins on the skin. Veins are the vessels that carry blood from the extremities to the heart. Thanks to the valves in these veins, the back flow of blood is prevented. The most important cause of varicose veins is the pooling of blood returning to the heart in the veins with the effect of gravity, with the deterioration of these valves. Among the reasons that increase varicose veins are genetic predisposition, standing for a long time, using birth control pills and pregnancy.
What are Capillary Treatments?
Lasers and radiofrequency are used in the treatment of capillaries on the face, and the treatment differs according to the width of the varicose veins on the legs. The important thing in large varicose veins is to treat the venous insufficiency that causes varicose veins, and the first recommended method is laser treatment or radiofrequency method. In medium-sized and capillary varicose veins, the first recommended method is sclerotherapy. In sclerotherapy, drugs are injected into the vein to cause the veins to shrink, which causes varicose veins. In patients with very large and prominent veins, the level of insufficiency of the veins should be evaluated with the Doppler method before treatment.
Capillary and Varicose Veins Treatment with Laser
Laser treatments are applied especially in blue-red colored veins in the leg. It is effective in the treatment of enlarged veins called telangiectasia on the face, cheeks and sides of the nose, congenital vascular spots, hemangiomas and red colored moles (cherryangioma) in the body.
The laser sends the light energy into the vein and affects the substance called oxyhemoglobin in the blood. The heated vessel wall and the blood cells in it are damaged and destroyed by the body. The larger the vein, the greater the amount of blood and oxyhemoglobin in it, so thick veins are easier to treat with laser than thin veins. The surrounding tissues are not damaged during the procedure.
How Often Is Laser Treatment Performed?
Usually one or two sessions are sufficient. The average between two sessions is 3-4 weeks. However, the number of treatments; The number, color and size of the veins may vary.
Devices used for capillary treatment; -Pulseddye laser (595 nm, 585nm) -Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm) -KTP (532 nm) -IPL (intensepulsedlight)
How long is the treatment period?
Although it varies between 15-45 minutes on average, the duration varies according to the number of vessels treated, their width and the region.
Who Can Have Capillary Treatment With Laser?
Laser treatment is possible at any age. It can be applied to anyone with dark skin and fair skin. Whether the treatment is medically appropriate or not is evaluated by the specialist doctor. It is not applied to patients with bleeding disorders, pacemakers and pregnant women.
What are the Side Effects?
Pain is very mild. Slight swelling and redness can be seen in the areas where it is made. These complaints regress in a few days. After the application, it should be protected from the sun very well.
What are the conditions that varicose patients should pay attention to?
- The person should not take a bath with hot water; should stay away from hot environments such as hot springs and saunas. - Wearing high-heeled shoes should be avoided. - Regular walking and exercise should be done. Regular nutrition is very important as weight increases the formation of varicose veins.
What are the conditions that patients with facial capillary enlargement should pay attention to?
Patients with an increase in capillaries in the facial area should be protected from the sun, not in hot environments, and should not consume too much tea, coffee, cigarettes, alcohol and spicy foods.
Laser Capillary Treatment in Adana, Dr. Made by Pınar Bozkurt.
