Despite such a beautiful name, the stars on their feet look far from attractive and, as a rule, bring enough trouble to their owners. In medical terms, the vascular sprockets on the legs are called telangiectasias and represent enlarged blood vessels that manifest themselves most often in the popliteal cavities. However, the statistics are disappointing - more than 50% of women (and this phenomenon, alas, is more characteristic of the female sex), note the presence of telangiectasias. And, contrary to popular belief, owners of this "decoration" often become not only the ladies of middle age, but also young girls.
Immediately it should be noted that most of the vascular asterisks on the legs do not threaten health, unless they are the initial stage of varicose veins. But in the aesthetic sense, this cosmetic defect often prevents a woman from wearing short skirts, shorts and swimsuits, provoking the appearance of complexes and experiences.
The causes of vascular asterisks on the legs
In fact, the exact causes of the appearance of vascular asterisks on the legs have not been fully studied to the present day. It is believed that the main role in the appearance of telangiectasias is played by hereditary predisposition. Thus, if your grandmother or mother suffered from the presence of venous stems on your legs, you are at risk. This does not mean that you will necessarily overtake this illness, but to take some preventive measures does not hurt:
- do sports, in particular jogging, gymnastics, dancing. This will strengthen the muscles and vessels of the legs;
- avoid prolonged exertion on the legs. After all, as you know, it's better to walk than to stand, and it's better to lie down than to sit. If you work is connected with constant standing in an upright position, take for yourself the habit after a working day to lie no less than half an hour with raised legs. To do this, you can put a folded blanket under them. Before going to bed, do a little foot gymnastics;
- take infusion of nettle from time to time;
- also helps to prevent sprockets on the legs, contrast shower;
- give up shoes with high heels, instead opting for models with a comfortable wide heel of medium height.
Treatment of vascular asterisks on the legs
"There were asterisks on the legs - what to do?" - With this question, women often turn to the phlebologist - a doctor, engaged in vascular treatment. Indeed, if the violet-red spiders have already appeared, they can not get rid of them with preventive methods, but with the help of modern medical-cosmetic procedures it is very possible.
One of the most reliable and effective methods is laser therapy. A special "vascular" laser helps to remove the asterisks on the legs for several sessions and is completely painless. The principle of this method is based on the fact that the ray, penetrating through the skin, "seals" the damaged vessels. The procedure lasts only a few minutes, and at its end you can safely get poisoned home.
Also very popular today is the removal of vascular asterisks on the legs with the help of sclerotherapy. In this case, sclerosant preparations are introduced into the veins that are altered, which stimulate the clotting of the endothelial cell protein. Due to this, the lumens of the vessels are clogged (sclerosed).
Microcurrent therapy is another effective answer to the question "How to remove the asterisks on the legs?" This is a physiotherapy method based on the impact on the body of a weak impulse current. Influencing the circulatory system, it promotes venous outflow, improving the state of the vessels.
How to treat asterisks on legs without pain?
But the most progressive method of treating telangiectasias is radio wave surgery, where a high-frequency wave is performed by the scalpel. During a short and painless procedure, the vascular cages are sealed. The undisputed advantage of this method is the absence of edema and the need for a rehabilitation period.