Laser coagulation of blood vessels on the legs

What it is

Electrocoagulation is a minimally invasive procedure that involves removing blood vessels and tumors on the skin using temperature. The session is carried out using electric current. As a result of the current coming into contact with the affected area of ​​the skin, the protein is destructured and folded.

The vascular network on the face appears due to the fact that the tone of the vascular walls is weak. Insufficient elasticity of blood vessels leads to their overflow and stretching. As a result of electrocoagulation, the following occurs:

• thermal effects - heating tissues to a high temperature;
• physico-chemical effect - the attraction of cells is destroyed;
• biological – death of affected tissues and regeneration.

Thanks to the effect of the device, the affected vessels are destroyed. The walls of the capillaries come closer together, stick together, and the vessel ceases to participate in the blood supply. After dissolving the damaged areas, the vascular network disappears from the face.

What is laser removal of blood vessels on the face?

Previously, dilated vessels on the face were removed by electrocoagulation or cryodestruction, but such a procedure left scars on the face. The new laser technology has already proven its worth and is now used everywhere. With this method of combating the appearance of vascular lesions, the removal of asterisks is painless, leaving no scars and does not require anesthesia. The laser coagulation procedure on the face is easily tolerated by patients and is accessible to visitors of any age.

Laser coagulation of rosacea on the face consists of treating damaged areas of skin with a beam, under the influence of which the walls of wide vessels stick together, which prevents them from filling with blood.

During laser removal of rosacea on the face, the surrounding tissues are not damaged, and the remaining damaged tissue, vascular stars, disappear, leaving no scars or scars. After coagulation, the treated vessel darkens and disappears after two to three weeks. Sometimes after the laser capillary removal procedure on the face, peeling remains or crusts form, but they also pass quickly. To see how your appearance changes before and after laser removal of facial vessels, you can go to the website of the clinic where you intend to have the procedure done and view the photo gallery.

Advantages

The main advantages of electrocoagulation are efficiency, speed and minimal side effects. This list can be supplemented with the following items:

• ease of execution;
• low cost of a session and inexpensive equipment;
• no preliminary preparation required;
• long lasting results;
• healing speed;
• no bleeding;
• When removing a tumor, part of the tissue can be taken for histological analysis.

Electrocoagulation causes minimal damage to the skin. The master can control the intensity of the impact and the depth of penetration of the current. Due to the fact that healing occurs quickly, there is virtually no risk of infection.

Advantages and disadvantages of electrocoagulation

Let's consider the main pros and cons of removing skin lesions using electrocoagulation.

We will compare with:

• conventional surgical removal;
• chemical coagulation;
• other physical methods (laser, cryosurgery, radio wave removal, etc.).

When compared with surgical removal of papillomas, the advantages of electrocoagulation are obvious and numerous.

Skin lesions can be removed with a scalpel only if:

• large tumor;
• The clinic does not have the technical capabilities to remove condylomas or moles using other methods, so we have to use “old-fashioned” methods.

The advantages of electrocoagulation are as follows:

• high accuracy of impact is ensured;
• less risk of scarring;
• bacteria in the wound are destroyed, which prevents infectious complications;
• there is no skin contact with the scalpel, so there is no risk of infection during the procedure;
• the bottom of the wound is treated, and this ensures the destruction of viruses and reduces the risk of recurrence of condylomas and warts;
• The vessels are coagulated, so there is no bleeding or large hematomas.

Chemical coagulation is often performed for warts and condylomas.

Solutions of acids and alkalis are used to treat leather.

This manipulation has only one advantage: it is cheap and accessible.

Chemical coagulation can be done in any clinic, since no special equipment is required.

During the procedure, the doctor treats the skin area with a chemical compound that causes burns and tissue death.

But removal by electrocoagulation has obvious advantages:

• is guaranteed to remove formation in one go;
• it is possible to separate it from the body, and not complete destruction;
• the procedure is safer, since there is no risk of damage to nearby tissues (chemical substances often spread, causing burns to healthy skin);
• the doctor immediately sees the results of the procedure: the condyloma disappears;
• there is not the slightest risk that electrocoagulation will be ineffective, whereas chemical coagulation often does not give results the first time (sometimes it does not even after several procedures);
• It is possible to remove nevi, warts and other large formations.

If we compare electrocoagulation with other methods of physical influence, then it wins in some ways, but loses in some things.

Advantages compared to laser and cryodestruction:

• larger formations can be removed;
• material remains for histological examination.

At the same time, the procedure also has disadvantages.

The risk of thermal damage to nearby tissues is higher than with a laser.

Greater risk of relapse.

Compared to radio wave removal, there is a higher risk of scarring when removing large growths on the skin.

Contraindications

Electrocoagulation is a medical technique and has its contraindications.

The procedure cannot be performed if:

• pregnancy;
• diabetes mellitus;
• poor blood clotting;
• acute infectious diseases;
• HIV and AIDS;
• epilepsy;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system.

The procedure is also not recommended for recently tanned skin and for cancer patients.

Rehabilitation period

Laser therapy in the presence of venous pathologies is actually considered a low-traumatic procedure, after which there is practically no rehabilitation period. 2-3 hours after coagulation, the patient can go home and lead a normal lifestyle.

It is recommended to wear compression underwear (stockings) for 3-5 days after the procedure. After this, you need to wear it only during the daytime. The duration of wearing a compression stocking can vary between 2-4 weeks.

During the first 7-10 days, nagging pain may be observed in the area of ​​the manipulations performed. This phenomenon is considered absolutely normal. Walking for at least 1 hour daily is mandatory.

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Application technique

No preliminary preparation is required before the procedure. The algorithm of actions in different institutions may vary somewhat, but the general procedure is as follows:

1. The procedure is painful, so anesthesia is performed. For this purpose, ointment or cream is applied to the treated area.
2. The equipment is configured and the required intensity of exposure is established.
3. Starting from the periphery, the skin is processed. Depending on the area of ​​the treated area, the procedure takes from 5 to 30 minutes. Additional sessions may not be necessary.
4. Apply 5% potassium permanganate to the remaining crusts.

How is laser therapy performed?

Laser therapy (minimally invasive surgery) is performed to treat affected vessels using a special laser flexible light guide. A small puncture is made in the skin of the legs, and then the doctor brings the tube of the laser device to the diseased area of ​​​​the vessel. After this, laser irradiation of the blood occurs, resulting in the formation of steam bubbles that come into contact with the venous endothelial membrane. Thanks to this, the process of coagulation (laser cauterization) of the vascular channels occurs.

During laser cauterization, the vascular membranes affected by varicose veins are “glued together.” After the procedure, the blood flow is restored, which rushes into healthy vessels. Laser cauterization of the venous walls leads to the fact that over time they turn into a connective tissue membrane.

Endovenous laser coagulation

During endovasal coagulation (cauterization) of vessels with a laser, they “glue” together, after which the tissue is reabsorbed. This operation is used if the direct course of the venous channels of the legs is detected. This minimally invasive procedure is performed intravenously through contact.

Non-contact (percutaneous) venous cauterization (coagulation) is performed for varicose veins in case of detection of vascular nodes and plexuses (removal of venous stars with a laser). The use of laser coagulation (cauterization) does not leave the slightest trace of the procedure on the skin.

Only a phlebologist can decide on the advisability of various methods of treating vascular diseases based on a complete examination of the patient. The nature and severity of venous disease can be determined by ultrasound examination and duplex scanning of the vascular apparatus.

Advice: if spider veins are detected on the skin, severe pain and swelling of the legs, you must visit a treating specialist (phlebologist) to avoid the undesirable consequences of varicose veins.

Side effects

When performing electrocoagulation, the following negative consequences are possible:

1. Allergies – the appearance of redness and rashes. Rarely – dermatitis.
2. Development of inflammation. As a rule, this happens when the treated area is not properly cared for.
3. Bleeding if the doctor violated the execution technology.

When the procedure is carried out by a qualified specialist and when skin care recommendations are followed, no side effects occur.

Important! You should not drink alcohol before the procedure. It slows down the tissue repair process and reduces the effectiveness of the pain reliever.

Indications for use

Vascular coagulation is used for many vascular pathologies on the face, legs and other parts of the body. The method works excellently in the treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities. The duration of the session is no more than 30–40 minutes. Within a few hours a person can go home. Treatment with laser and electricity does not leave scars or bruises. After the procedure, the patient rarely experiences pain. There may be only minor redness and swelling on the skin that goes away within a few days.

Indications for the procedure:

• the presence of varicose nodes in the legs with impaired functioning of the venous valves;
• trophic changes in the veins of the legs;
• trophic disorders in the lower extremities that are not amenable to conservative therapy;
• persistent dilation of small skin capillaries (telangiectasia);
• benign tumors on the skin (hemangiomas);
• rosacea;
• spider veins and mesh on the body;
• birthmarks consisting of capillaries.

If there are indications for coagulation, the doctor offers the patient to choose one of the treatment options. This may be laser or electric current treatment. In case of impaired trophism of the legs, laser coagulation allows one to avoid bandaging the patient’s limbs; the technique is considered minimally invasive and does not affect healthy tissues of the body. But at the same time, this type of therapy can only cope with damage to blood vessels of no more than 10 mm.

Prevention of spider veins

To prevent the appearance of spider veins, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Use only high-quality cosmetics. It is advisable to use organic products. Particular attention should be paid to the expiration date of the product.
2. Do not wash your face with soap, because after such exposure the skin lacks oxygen and irritation appears.
3. Avoid exposure to high temperatures.
4. Wash your face first with warm water and then with cold water.

What happens after the procedure

For several days after the procedure, redness and slight swelling may be observed in the treated areas. Every day these phenomena will be less noticeable. Dry crusts that appear after exposure to electricity or laser disappear on their own; under no circumstances should they be torn off. The crust protects the wounds from infection and dust. If you remove it yourself, bacteria can get into the microdamage and the inflammatory process will begin.

As for the appearance of the skin, after the first procedure the condition of the dermis improves significantly. Small spider veins disappear, and larger vessels become less noticeable.

The results of vascular coagulation are noticeable after the first session

Every patient who has undergone a vascular coagulation procedure must remember that if certain preventive measures are not followed, the disease may return. To prevent this phenomenon, you should consult your doctor and strictly follow his recommendations.

Price range

Prices vary depending on the region. Average cost in the Central Black Earth region:

Electrocoagulation of blood vessels and rosacea

Sometimes areas of dilated small blood vessels appear on the human body.

In medicine this is called telangiectasia.

In cosmetology, the terms rosacea and spider veins are also used.

These conditions are completely safe for human health.

They do not disrupt hemodynamics, do not threaten bleeding, etc.

The only reason why people seek to perform vascular coagulation for rosacea is an aesthetic defect.

When located on the face or legs, spider veins look unsightly.

They may be red or purple.

It depends on the type of blood vessel.

Capillaries, venules or arterioles may be dilated.

Such vessels are very easily removed using electrocoagulation.

One touch of the electrode is enough for the vessel to close forever and no longer confuse you with its unaesthetic appearance.

Quite a lot of such vessels can be coagulated in a short time.

The procedure is usually performed using topical anesthesia.

After percutaneous laser coagulation

After percutaneous laser coagulation, no specific rehabilitation is required; there is no need to wear compression stockings. However, some restrictions must be adhered to:

• Do not expose the skin in the affected area to insolation, do not sunbathe.
• Do not resort to thermal effects - exclude baths and saunas for the first time.
• For the first time, it is recommended to reduce physical activity, for example, it is recommended to replace active sports with walks or lighter physical activity.

As for complications, they are extremely rare and do not pose a threat to health. Pigmentation may occur, the likelihood of which depends on the individual characteristics of the skin and increases with repeated procedures on the same area of ​​skin.