Dorsia. Cosmetic clinics

Need to know: varicose veins are large and twisted. They can be classified according to their form into truncus, reticular veins (blue veins) or telangiectasias (these last ones are also known as spider veins or sunburst varicosities)

These veins are the result of the insufficiency of the valve of the veins, which produce a reflux and a dilatation of the vein. Certain factors contribute to their appearance (e.g. ageing, pregnancy, occupations which require prolonged sitting, and obesity, especially, in women).

It can be treated with microinjections, laser, high intensity light. Concerning surgery, there are different treatments, like phlebectomy, which consists in excising dilated tracts of veins through tiny incisions which leave no scar. Regardless of the technique to be used, after the surgery, the patient must wear compression stockings for a period, after which she will notice an important improvement.

Make up: The results are extraordinary, since the surgery release the patient from the sensation of swelling , pain, and tiredness of their legs... Moreover, it can be combined with cosmetic treatments (laser and sclerotherapy) to achieve the best results and resolve, in that way, the problem because whereas surgery eliminates deep varicose veins, the cosmetic treatment eliminates superficial ones.

Profile: It usually affects a 17% of men and 31% of women between 35 and 70 years old. Patients with a history of thrombophlebitis, who have activities which require prolonged standings...