The problem of the appearance of vascular "asterisks" or, as it is more often called, the mesh, is quite common among the European population, although it does not have serious inflammation or other health problems, it spoils the aesthetic appearance thoroughly.

The vascular network, most often, begins with a small, several obvious vessels, but already, over time, the whole face or its individual parts are affected by a red or burgundy "cobweb".

It looks especially ugly on very young girls, because even to hide the resulting shade of the face becomes difficult, tonal and other concealers become powerless. Among many people, there is an opinion that getting rid of such an ailment is unrealistic, because its appearance is provoked by the close location of blood vessels to the upper layer thin skin.

Experts confidently refute given fact, long arguing that the depth of the vessels and the thinness of the skin have nothing to do with it, most likely, the problem arises on the basis of inflammation of these very vessels.

From the degree of their inflammation and sensitivity of the skin, a thin vascular mesh appears, from which it is really possible to get rid of, however, not as quickly as we would like.

Before figuring out how to remove the vascular network from the face, it is necessary to determine what caused such an unpleasant ailment.

The main cause of rosacea, as doctors call it, is a violation of the blood circulation in the skin of the face.

Also, due to its sensitivity, the upper layer of the skin of the face can respond negative reaction cold, sudden changes in temperature and other external influences. Undergoing constant temperature changes, the vessels dilate intensively, and then sharply narrow, which can cause a temporary effect of rosacea.

You, for sure, have felt more than once that if you go into a warm room after frost, then your face begins to tingle, tingle, it may even appear light feeling burning or itching, all these are the first bells of rosacea.

Young and elastic vessels easily regain their normal condition and the skin calms down. But, over the years, the elasticity and youthfulness of the vessels is lost, they expand, but they cannot return to a narrowed state.

At the same time, the redness of the skin remains in its now rightful place. Of course, this is far from the only reason the appearance of blood vessels on the face: bad habits and constant stressful situations can also cause the formation of rosacea on the face.

If your skin and blood vessels are predisposed to such an ailment, then the general condition can also be worsened by an excess of ultraviolet radiation, going to a solarium or eating the wrong food.

How to get rid of the vascular network?

Delicate and sensitive skin face is more susceptible to the appearance of hated asterisks on its surface, therefore, as soon as you see the first signs of the formation of rosacea, you need to urgently take action, because, like most diseases, it will be easier to deal with it at the stage of its inception.

Sensitive skin requires special care even in healthy condition: home and salon procedures must be suitable for the specific skin type. When caring for such skin, it is important to adhere to several binding rules: firstly, it is the constant use of personal hygiene products, cleansing and proper nutrition of the skin - important point in care.

Secondly, your main task is to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, which, for some of the above reasons, have become weakened and inflamed.

To do this, it is necessary to provide the skin of the face with the correct therapeutic care - here it is for you to decide whether to rely on ready-made funds that are offered in bulk sales, or use folk recipes and tinctures.

The most important thing to remember is that the skin affected by rosacea requires a combination of three main elements that can help it. These include vitamin C, which takes Active participation in the formation necessary to strengthen the capillaries, collagen.

How to treat and mask the vascular network?

You can get rid of the hated "mesh" with the help of folk remedies. For example, on initial stages the appearance of asterisks, you can try the infusion of parsley. It must be applied in the form of compresses to the affected areas, for this, pour boiling water over a few sprigs of parsley, then let it brew for about 20 minutes.

Another remedy for normalizing the functioning of capillaries is aloe, which is very often used in cosmetology. To do this, you will have to start several plants, break off 5-6 leaves from them, wrap them in gauze and send them to the refrigerator for 14 days. After the expiration of the period, the plant will be ready for treatment: just break off a piece of the leaf and lubricate your face with it every other day for a month.

In addition to the above means, it is possible to increase the elasticity of blood vessels with the help of a special massage. Such courses exist in beauty salons, but it can be done at home as well.

Do not forget about using useful masks for the face - especially useful natural ingredients such as vegetables or fruits. Alternatively, a mask of gruel of one potato whipped in a blender, a spoonful of honey and a spoonful of warm milk. The finished mask is applied cotton pad for 15 minutes.

If folk remedies did not have a visible result, then you can contact a beautician who will offer you several options for getting rid of such a problem.

For example, complex laser or phototherapy, which can get rid of a significant portion of the vascular network, making the face much fresher and younger. The only negative is the possibility of skin defects - small scars, discoloration of skin areas, age spots.

Another way is ozone therapy, which boasts excellent result: complete elimination of rosacea, the skin remains smooth, without defects. But here there are also disadvantages - the procedure is quite painful.

Vascular defects on the face: why do they appear and how to deal with them?

One of the most common cosmetic defects that spoil appearance, are visible dilated vessels on the face. In all, they manifest themselves in different ways: in some they are in the form of a mesh or small veins of red color, while in others they spread across the face in red spots. There are many people who periodically develop pimples on their face, with purulent tops.

All these are manifestations of circulatory disorders. Each of the defects is a symptom of one of the types of skin diseases, which are united by a common name - rosacea. Women are exposed to rosacea more often. This is due to the peculiarity of female hormones (estrogens), which affect vascular tone. Among the male population, lovers of strong alcoholic beverages become the owners of vascular networks and redness on the face.

Couperose does not pose a threat to health and life. But it brings a lot of grief (especially for young women). Some try to mask them with powder or foundation. Others decide to remove it on the face using the witchcraft methods found in fashion magazines or suggested by someone you know. But before starting the fight against the signs of rosacea, you should familiarize yourself with the causes of its occurrence... In addition, enlarged capillaries on the face, as a result of a particular disease, must first be treated by a dermatologist, and then proceed to cosmetic procedures.

Diseases that cause vasodilation on the face

Telangiectasia

The most common disease that occurs in young women is telangiectasia. With its development, a mesh of blood vessels appears on the face. Often it is inherited if one of the parents (or grandmothers) had one of these skin diseases like acrodermatitis or rosacea. In this case, a visit to a dermatologist should not be postponed. However, I would like to remind you that these harmless diseases should not be confused with, although many are in a hurry to put themselves or someone similar diagnosis... SLE is characterized by a "butterfly" located on the wings of the nose and cheeks, and, unfortunately, this is not the only symptom of this severe pathology. Systemic lupus erythematosus affects the entire body.

Telangiectasia can be acquired, developing in people of certain professions who have to work outside in any weather. For example, in retail outlets in open markets or at a construction site. Very often, its signs appear on the faces of janitors and geologists, cooks, etc. Changes in temperature contribute to the fact that the vessels on the cheeks dilate. At the same time, in the summer-spring period, the symptoms of the disease disappear, and they reappear with the onset of a cold snap. For the treatment of this disease, laser coagulation is used with the use of selective photothermolysis.

Rosacea

Rosacea is one of the most unpleasant types of rosacea. With this disease, inflamed areas of red or pink flowers... Their appearance is caused by the process of expansion of capillary vessels. The symptoms of rosacea occur when there is a strong emotional shock (fear, worry about loved ones, anger). Often, their appearance provokes alcohol intake (even in small doses), drinking too much spicy food... Rosacea - frequent companion lovers of steam baths.

The first rosacea symptoms resemble a scattering of acne in adolescents, which is located on the forehead, cheeks, chin and even on the nose. But over time (if appropriate treatment is not carried out), small pimples turn into large red nodes or rhinophyma. They can lead to a permanent loss of attractiveness. Rosacea treatment carried out by diode lasers.

Hemangiomas

This disease refers to benign neoplasms... Most often it is congenital (with abnormal development of the walls of blood vessels) or occurs in early childhood due to vascular damage. Unlike other types of manifestations of rosacea, the surface of the hemangioma is quite dense and slightly protrudes above the skin. The peculiarity of this defect is in the unpredictability of behavior. A hemangioma can remain a small speck for many years, or it can begin to rapidly increase in size.

By itself, it is not dangerous. In children, it usually spontaneously resolves by already school age... But with a strong growth, it is capable of disrupting normal development other vessels and various bodies... Hemangioma located on the eyelids requires mandatory treatment. An argon laser is used to remove hemangiomas.

Many parents are concerned about the appearance of redness in the child's eye. Most often this is due to a violation of the integrity of the vessel of the eye during the game. But sometimes the reason for the appearance of redness lies in the fact that due to high intraocular pressure. This often happens to adults as well. In this case, the main thing is to consult an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. He will determine the cause of the incident and appoint correct treatment, which will help in the future to avoid problems with the vessels of the eyes.

Flaming nevus

A variety of this disease is a flaming nevus. Its symptoms are the accumulation of blood vessels on the face with abnormal expansion. In this case, a continuous stain is formed (it is called a wine stain). It can appear suddenly and disappear just as quickly. But more often it increases, changing its color. In the recent past, port wine stains were considered an incurable disease. But today they are gone, thanks to the pulsed flash yellow dye laser treatment.

Arachnid hemangioma

Some people occasionally have small red "spiders" on their face. On closer inspection, you can see that these are, as it were, frozen droplets of blood, from which in different sides like the legs of a spider, small vessels diverge. After a day or two, the "spider" disappears (spontaneously dissolves). This defect is called arachnid hemangioma (stellate) or arachnid nevus... It occurs as a result of clogging of arterioles. For resorption of the nevus, the intervention of doctors is not required. Most often, the genioma is observed in pregnant women. This is due to impaired blood circulation caused by the development of the fetus. A nevus can appear not only on the cheeks, but also on the wings of the nose.

Causes of rosacea

Based on the symptoms of the disease, it can be concluded that the vessels on the face become noticeable for the following reasons:

1. Due to the impact of temperature changes in winter;
2. Under influence sun rays during a long stay on the beach or doing garden work;
3. With nervous overload;
4. From the use of spicy and too hot food, alcohol;
5. Under influence elevated temperatures in a steam bath or sauna;
6. In case of malfunction hormonal system while taking medications of the hormonal group;
7. In the presence of hereditary factors.

Hardware methods of getting rid of vascular defects on the face

There are many different ways, which quickly and painlessly are able to remove the vessels on the face that spoil the appearance. The most effective today are hardware methods (not to be confused with surgical operations). The essence of these methods lies in the fact that they are all aimed at closing (sealing) a diseased vessel that interferes with normal blood flow in the skin epithelium of the face. The blood begins to move around it. In this case, in the subcutaneous layer is formed new network small capillary vessels, due to which the face looks much fresher and younger. Among modern techniques laser removal vessels on the face; photocoagulation; electro-optical synergy and a number of others.

Laser coagulation

Such methods of removing dilated blood vessels on the skin of the face, as cryodestruction (treatment with liquid nitrogen for low temperatures) and electrocoagulation (moxibustion electric shock). They are being replaced by gentle methods, thanks to which cosmetic problems recede once and for all. After removal of damaged vessels with modern devices, relapses do not occur, no scars and scars remain on the skin. During the procedure, the patient does not experience discomfort.

Various types of laser systems are used to remove vascular networks and redness on the skin. The most effective are laser radiation of green and yellow color... It is used when red blood vessels on the face merge into wine stains ( flaming nevus). There are two types of yellow light laser:

• Powered by copper vapor with a wavelength of 578 nm.
• Pulsed Sclero Plus or Vbeam (using dyes and flash lamps), its wavelength is 585 nm.

Widely used to remove wine stains neodymium lasers, for example Palomar (USA), XP Spectro Fotona Technology and others.

The essence of the method using dyes and flash is as follows:

1. Expanded vessels must be heated to a temperature at which they are soldered. This is done with a yellow, pulsed laser. At the same time, the skin around them retains its normal temperature and is not damaged.
2. Removal is performed by methodical, sequential exposure to a laser beam at specific points. The site is not processed entirely, but in a checkerboard pattern.
3. After the end of the procedure, the treated areas in the eyes become lighter. After a day, they become covered with a crust that cannot be touched. A network of new capillary vessels is formed under it. The crust will fall off by itself in about a week.
4. Fully normal color facial skin will recover three months after the procedure.

Deleting telangiectasia can be done in two ways:

• Non-selective (electrocoagulation)
• Selective (laser coagulation using selective photothermolysis).

The selective method has another name - copper vapor laser coagulation. In Russia, it is most often carried out with the Yakhroma Med laser installation in outpatient... The order of the procedure is as follows:

1. Under the influence of a laser beam, pathological blood vessels are heated to a temperature of about 70 ° C. In this case, their walls stick together, causing damage to the vessel. The tissue surrounding the pathological vessel remains intact.
2. If the patient's skin is hypersensitive, it is cooled.
3. The operating mode of the device is set in such a way that after the end of the procedure, there are no traces on the face in the form of a crust formed.

This method is even used to remove foci of inflammation on the wings of the nose. But at the same time, extreme caution must be observed so that the vessels in the nasal cavity do not burst.

Rosacea removed by a long-pulse laser. For this, a quadro diode laser from German firm Asklepion. It generates powerful pulsed radiation with wavelengths up to 810 and 970 nm. This allows you to remove large formations on the face.

Video: a story about the procedure for removing blood vessels on the face

Photocoagulation

Laser is an equally common method of removing small vascular networks and other manifestations of telangiectasia in the early stages. All manifestations of rosacea disappear instantly. This occurs as a result of the penetration of the laser beam into the altered area of ​​the vessel with blood accumulation, and heating it. In this case, it sticks together and subsequent dying off. Photocoagulation can be performed with the Eulight laser device, the ELLIPSE I2PL device and others.

Sclerotherapy method

The essence of this method lies in the fact that thanks to a special substance introduced into the affected vessel, it is glued and removed from the main bloodstream. There are several types of this procedure:

1. Microsclerotherapy. It is carried out to remove the vascular network in telangiectasia. The sclerosant is injected with a very thin needle, so the patient does not experience any painful sensations.
2. Sclerotherapy Foam-Form. Allows you to get rid of manifestations Rosacea the introduction of the preparation, whipped into a foam, into the vessel.
3. Echosclerosis. In this case, the most accurate introduction of the sclerosant into the vessel occurs due to their laser scanning. Used to remove hemangiomas.

It should be noted that in Russia, only a few clinics have the legal right to carry out hardening of blood vessels on the face. This is due high probability the occurrence of complications, including loss of vision. Therefore, in our country, the most accessible and widespread technique is laser coagulation.

Ozone therapy

One of the unsurpassed methods of treating the manifestations of rosacea is ozone therapy. During the procedure, the vessels on the skin of the face are injected with ozone. In hemangiomas, rosacea, ozone is injected through a microneedle into the neoplasm. Biochemical oxidation occurs, leading to the disappearance (destruction) of the vessel with pathology. This is the safest method for removing capillary vessels. This procedure is performed in specialized centers and clinics of ozone therapy. The advantage of this is that simultaneously with the main effect, the skin is filled with oxygen, which gives a rejuvenating effect.

Beautek - therapy

The newest technique called Beautek-therapy on the ITPL series apparatus of the same name is widely used in eliminating all types of rosacea manifestations (telangiectasia, rosacea, etc.). There are six types of them, and each of them is designed to perform a specific cosmetic procedure. The developers of this technique are specialists from Germany.

During the procedure, areas where blood vessels are visible on the face are treated with electrolyte gel. Acupuncture points are displayed on the computer display, which are affected by a pulsed microcurrent transmitted through the sensor-electrode. The uniqueness of this procedure is that the computer is able to recognize the state of the cells and send them impulses of various strengths. After their exposure, the cell returns to its normal, healthy state.

The device activates the synthesis of elastin and promotes the production of collagen, normalizes the water-salt balance and fat metabolism. The flow of blood and lymph is significantly improved. All these processes go unnoticed by the patient. He is not uncomfortable. But this is one of the most expensive procedures. The minimum cost of one procedure is 3000 rubles.

An important point after eliminating the manifestations of any kind of rosacea is to prevent relapse, that is, the appearance of new vascular networks. To do this, you must follow all the recommendations and prescriptions of the doctor in postoperative period, which are as follows:

• Avoid injury to the treated skin area.
• During the day, do not use alcohol-containing lotions and other cosmetics for skin care, give up make-up.
• Cover your face with the brim of your hat from exposure to sunlight for two weeks. During the same period, it is prohibited to visit the solarium.
• To protect the crust that appears at the processing site from ultraviolet exposure, process the area around it special cream with sun protection (filter 20). After the crust has disappeared, continue using this cream on the entire treated surface.
• The crust must not be wetted, touched with hands, or attempted to tear off, as new capillaries are being formed under it. It will fall off by itself in a few days.

Nutrition

People who have done coagulation need to adhere to some food restrictions. First, you should be away from all dishes that exacerbate rosacea. These include:

1. Spicy sauces and marinades,
2. Salted and pickled foods;
3. Hot spices and canned food;
4. Chocolate and caffeine-containing foods.

It is necessary to completely abandon alcoholic beverages, including grape wines. But add to your diet, which include:

• For - vitamin K;
• In order to reduce capillary fragility - vitamin P;
• For collagen formation and vascular tone increase - vitamin C.

Drug therapy

Drug therapy complements the hardware method for removing the vascular network on the face... It includes drugs, the action of which is aimed at strengthening the blood vessels on the face and preventing the appearance of new signs of rosacea. These include:

1. Ascorutin is a drug that reduces vascular permeability and reduces capillary fragility, due to the content of vitamins P and C.
2. Alpha Linoleic Acid Omega-3. It increases the elasticity of blood vessels. Thanks to this fatty polyunsaturated amino acid.
3. Alpha-tocopheron or Pinogen. These antioxidants contribute to the elimination of metabolic products from the vessels.
4. The drug Gingo-biloba has a similar effect.

Medicinal ointments for local treatment is prescribed by the attending physician. It is recommended to use a special cosmetic cream for rosacea, delicate light green color. It can be found in pharmacies and in cosmetology centers... The most popular are the following:

• Tiande;
• Uriage Roseliane;
• Alezans Lierak, with seaweed content;
• Sensibio from Bioderma, which is an excellent protection against the adverse effects of temperature extremes;
• Dr. Taffy with calendula.

Many manufacturers offer probes for their products. This allows you to check the effect of the cream, its compatibility with the patient's skin. This is very convenient, since these products are expensive.

It should be noted that all these remedies are good for preventing the development of the disease. If the symptoms do appear, it is better to immediately resort to hardware methods to remove them.

Strengthening blood vessels

The ability to remove blood vessels on the face with a laser does not exempt from the need to strengthen them. After all, only elastic capillaries with good tone promote normal blood flow, preventing the appearance of meshes and redness on the skin. The following DIY masks help to strengthen the facial blood vessels.

Day mask

Take extracts of blueberries and mimosa flowers, butcher's leaves, galangal roots, cypress seeds and grape seed oil. Mix all components taken in equal parts. Apply to the skin of the face. To enhance the effect, cover with a napkin moistened with hot water... Wash off the mask warm water... Lubricate the face with a cream appropriate for the skin. Both masks are done every other day for two months.

Small vessels on the skin of the face are well strengthened by a compress from the juice of scalded parsley with boiling water mixed with milk. The gauze soaked in this mixture is applied to the face for 30 minutes. It is recommended to do this compress every two days. Strengthening blood vessels is facilitated by daily rubbing of the face with a leaf of aloe, as well as ingestion of the following infusion:

Take a salt spoon of berries chokeberry, two tablespoons each of hawthorn flowers and mistletoe leaves. Brew them in a thermos with a liter of boiling water and insist. Drink half a glass three times a day.

Night mask

It contains extract of sophora, dandelion roots, calendula flowers and essential oil from grains of grapes. All components are taken equally. The mask is evenly distributed over the front surface. The excess is removed with a soft cloth.

Traditional medicine

Traditional medicine also offers remedies to help get rid of defects that spoil the appearance.

1. Juice therapy is considered the most effective. Freshly squeezed cabbage juice is used for her. It contains the most a large number of various minerals and vitamins. But it has a little bitter taste, bad taste... Carrot juice will help improve it. We also recommend plum juice, which contains a large amount of vitamin P, which is so necessary for the elasticity of capillaries and other vessels.
2. Some healers recommend lubricating the affected areas. apple cider vinegar or juice of fresh tomatoes. But this remedy should be used very carefully, as the acid contained in them can cause burns.
3. From medicinal plants with rosacea, it is best to use chamomile flowers and calendula (marigold). Water infusions of these plants can be washed. They perfectly care for the skin, relieving any irritation, as they have a soothing effect.

Prevention of vasodilation on the face

A person whose blood vessels periodically burst needs to properly care for the skin at home. For them use is contraindicated :

• Scrubs and peels containing coarse particles that can irritate the skin;
• Alcohol-based lotions and other skin care products;
• Creams, gels and others cosmetical tools, which include menthol or honey (these are strong allergens).

The water used for washing should be lukewarm. Hot water, as well as cold water, causes vasodilation. After washing, it is not recommended to wipe your face, you just need to apply a towel to it for a few seconds to remove excess water.

V beauty salon better to choose superficial peeling chemical means... Steaming and manual massage procedures for rosacea are contraindicated. But masks with collagen, thermal massage, phytotherapeutic procedures are very useful.

The basic rule is to be attentive to the condition of your skin. Choose gentle methods and means of caring for her. And then no moxibustion is required.

Chinese gymnastics

Chinese medicine is famous for its unique ability to eliminate various ailments without the use of drugs. One of the most effective means to strengthen the blood vessels on the face is physiotherapy developed by Chinese healers. It should be performed in the morning, after morning exercises (or after it), repeat each exercise at least 15 times. All exercises are performed in a "sitting" position (on a chair or in Turkish with legs tucked on the floor).

Acupuncture in strengthening blood vessels

Acupuncture or impact on biologically active points is used in the treatment of many diseases. Tibetan medicine offers several simple exercises, which affect the active points of the hands, which are responsible for the restoration of normal blood flow. This technique is called Kumnyay.

• Stand up straight. Place your hands in front of your chest, palms with intertwined fingers turned towards your face. It is necessary to separate them by slowly pulling the palms in different directions.
• The situation is the same. But only the little fingers are closed. Repeat the previous movement, trying to separate them.
• Repeat this exercise with each finger.
• Clamp the little finger of one hand between the middle and forefinger... It must be pulled out of there. After 10 repetitions, perform the exercise, squeezing the fingers in turn, first of one and then of the other hand.

Many women, to one degree or another, have cosmetic imperfections on their facial skin, including rosacea, which is expressed in the form of reddish veins or mesh. Why even women who do not abuse bad habits have this problem? What are the main reasons for the development of spider veins on the face and methods of dealing with them.

Content:

What are spider veins (rosacea)?

Spider veins are nothing more than vessels dilated against the background of a malfunction of the capillary system, which become visible under the skin. It is in no way possible to consider the problem an exclusively aesthetic flaw, since the vascular manifestation itself signals that in a certain area circulatory system observed high pressure that the walls of the vessels have lost their elasticity and tone, and there are also capillary microtraumas and their deformations.

In the field of cosmetology and dermatologists, spider veins on the face are called couperosis, in medicine they have a different name - telangiectasias, which can be venous, capillary and arterial and differ in shape (tree, mesh, dots, spiral, asterisks). Vascular asterisks appear on the legs, trunk, and in general throughout the body, but those located on the face (cheeks, sinuses, chin) cause the most troubles and worries.

Owners of sensitive skin are at risk of developing rosacea, since they are most susceptible to temperature extremes, the influence of aggressive factors, including some cosmetics.

Spider veins on the face can appear not only in old age, adolescents often suffer from this problem, which is associated with hereditary factors... Treatment in this case is mandatory and only after consultation with a phlebologist. I do not advise you to postpone the elimination of the problem indefinitely, since over time the spider veins will only become larger.

Expansion of blood vessels or incipient rosacea manifests itself in the form of periodic itching and burning of the skin, which later turn into irritation. Such signs begin to appear more and more often, as a result, intense redness and spider veins appear on the skin of the face. At the first manifestations of discomfort on the skin or the manifestation of spider veins, you should immediately seek help from specialists. Early diagnosis the causes of the development of the problem is the key to the successful elimination of these unpleasant skin formations.

Video: Dermatocosmetologist Irina Kotova in the Popular Doctor program

Causes of spider veins on the face

• The presence of a predisposition to rosacea of ​​a genetic nature.
• Chronic diseases.
• Disturbances in the work of the capillary system.
• Prolonged venous insufficiency.
• Violations hormonal background, hormonal changes.
• Pregnancy and childbirth.
• The influence of cold, frost.
• Abuse of sun baths, hobby for a sauna, a bath.
• Unbalanced diet unhealthy image life.
• Abuse of bad habits (alcohol, smoking).
• Eating very hot and spicy foods and drinks often.
• Frequent stress.

Treatment and methods of removing spider veins on the face

Modern medicine and cosmetology offers effective methods fight against spider veins, as well as ways to prevent them. There are also methods that help make damaged vessels less visible.

Not so long ago, electrocoagulation (cauterization) or cryodestruction (exposure to liquid nitrogen) were used to remove areas of dilated vessels. Today, the laser technique for the removal of spider veins (laser photocoagulation) is used most often. After laser removal, rosacea does not return, the method does not leave any traces or scars on the skin. The most effective are lasers with a yellow and green spectrum of radiation, since this light range does not injure the epidermis. Quantity laser treatments to remove dilated blood vessels on the face is determined taking into account the degree of damage and their size. The diameter of the spider veins on the face should be no more than 2 mm, only in this case the technique can be applied. The essence of the technique is that the laser promotes adhesion of the walls of damaged capillaries, which ultimately makes them invisible.

Video: Vascular mesh on the face in Malysheva's program "It's great to live!"

Among the hardware methods for treating vascular lesions, sclerotherapy is considered the most effective, when a special sclerosant drug is injected into the lumen of the vessel, after which this vessel is separated from the general blood flow and after a month and a half it completely disappears.

Video: Removal of vascular formations.

Ozone therapy is also used in the treatment of couperosis on the face. During the procedure, a special oxygen-ozone mixture is injected into the lumen of the vessel, as a result, the injured vessels disappear. The method does not leave scars on the skin.

It is recommended to resort to such measures only if the lesions are already running. At the first symptoms of rosacea, you can use effective traditional medicine, of course, after consulting a specialist.

Traditional methods of dealing with rosacea

Tomato compress.

Apply the juice of green tomatoes to the area of ​​the spider veins on the face for ten days every day. To do this, soak a cotton pad in the juice and apply.

Aloe juice against rosacea.

Lubricate the affected area of ​​the face with aloe juice. Pre-keep the leaves of the plant in the refrigerator for at least ten days. The course of treatment includes ten procedures carried out every other day.

Infusion of parsley for rosacea.

Composition.
Chopped parsley - 1 tbsp. l.
Steep boiling water - 100 ml.
Milk - 200 ml.

Application.
Boil parsley in boiling water and let it brew for fifteen minutes. Then strain the finished infusion and add milk. In the composition, moisten a gauze napkin (three layers) and apply to the affected area of ​​the face. Keep the compress for twenty minutes. Repeat the procedure daily until the condition improves.

Yarrow from spider veins.

Composition.
Yarrow flowers - 1 tsp
Fresh liquid honey - 1 tsp.
Lemon juice -4 drops.
Egg yolk - 1 pc.

Application.
Grind all components and apply to the problem area, hold for fifteen minutes, then rinse with water that is comfortable for the skin (not hot or cold).

Decoction of birch catkins against the fragility of blood vessels.

Composition.
Dry birch catkins - 2 cups.
Steep boiling water - 1 liter.

Application.
Pour raw materials with boiling water, insist under a lid and a towel for forty minutes. Apply as a daily rubbing of the face (3 times a day).

Herbal tea to increase the tone and elasticity of blood vessels.

Composition.
Birch leaves - 3 tbsp. l.
Chamomile - 3 tbsp. l.
Sage - 3 tbsp. l.
Plantain - 3 tbsp. l.
Hops - 3 tsp
Spanish moss - 3 tbsp. l.
Steep boiling water - 1 glass.

Application.
Mix all ingredients. Take a tablespoon and boil with boiled water, let stand under a lid and a towel for half an hour. Use to rub the skin daily twice a day.

An agent for reducing spider veins.

Composition.
Essential oil tea tree- 3 drops.
Jojoba oil - 3 drops.
Grape seed oil - 3 drops.
Lavender oil - 1 drop.
Olive oil - 1 tbsp l.
Cypress oil - 1 drop
Blueberry extract - ½ tbsp. l.
Olive extract - ½ tbsp. l.
Mimosa extract - ½ tbsp. l.

Application.
Mix together grape, jojoba and tea tree oils, add cypress and lavender, and at the end the extracts. With the mixture, wipe the skin of the face twice a week. Can be used as a mask: apply on clean face and leave for thirty minutes. Remove the rest of the mask with a cotton swab.

In addition to external treatment, traditional medicine recommends solving the problem from the inside. For example, include foods rich in vitamin P in the diet, walk more often on fresh air drinking vitamin infusions and teas. Homemade masks are also excellent at fighting the manifestations of rosacea.

Face masks for spider veins

Mask for strengthening blood vessels.

Composition.
Dandelion essential oil - 1 tsp
Essential oil of calendula - 1 tsp
Sophora essential oil - 1 tsp
Grape seed oil - 1 tsp

Application.
Combine oils. Distribute the mixture on a clean face, do the procedure every other day, at night, half an hour before bedtime. Clean up the remains paper napkin or a cotton pad. The course of application is two months.

Correct caring and decorative cosmetics as prevention of rosacea

Cosmetics with a protective effect (with an SPF filter) and regular proper care are an excellent prevention of the appearance of vascular lesions on the face. It is advisable not to use products containing substances that provoke irritation and allergic reactions on the skin (alcohol, eucalyptus essential oil, fruit acids, menthol, perfumery fragrances, honey).

Prevention of the appearance of spider veins on the face

• Healthy lifestyle.
• Proper nutrition.
• Strengthening the walls of veins (eating foods containing vitamins C, K, P, which are found in green peppers, citrus fruits, apricots, apples, cabbage, raspberries, nettles).

Problems with the vessels of the skin of the face cannot be overlooked or confused with something. Vessels, in which the changes have occurred, sometimes look like thin streaks of red or bluish color, sometimes spread frightening bright spots... They can concentrate on the wings of the nose or cover the cheeks with a fine mesh ...

The good news is that the visible dilation of blood vessels and blood capillaries is not dangerous and usually not harmful to health. The bad thing is that red spots and streaks spoil the mood and worsen the appearance, being associated with a dysfunctional lifestyle.

Why do they appear?

The reasons for the appearance of spider veins, asterisks, spots are diverse and, unfortunately, no one is immune from problems with blood vessels on the face. "From the inside", their occurrence can provoke violation of lymph and blood circulation, dystrophy of the subcutaneous fat layer (more often than others, owners of dry thin skin suffer from vessels on the face), liver and blood diseases, pregnancy, alcohol, coffee, nicotine abuse(substances that cause thinning of the walls of blood vessels due to their constant unhealthy expansion and contraction). "Outside" ugly stars and spiders are affected by ultraviolet radiation, including those obtained in the solarium. In addition, the risk of vasodilatation on the face increases with a genetic predisposition and with aging of the skin.

It's a shame, but on female faces vessels appear much more often than on men - the reason for this is that the female hormones estrogens relax blood vessels and capillaries. That's why most of the men with spider veins either regularly overdo it with alcohol, or have stepped over the age mark "50": In both categories, testosterone production decreases, and the vessels "go limp".

What are they like?

Couperose Is a common household name for visible dilated blood vessels on the face, which is not a professional term. In dermatology, there is a separate name for each type of capillary disorder.

Telangiectasia, or vascular networks, occur most often in women with thin after 30 years, or in those whose work is associated with constant temperature changes or adverse effects external environment(street vendors, chefs, geologists). Such vasodilatation can be congenital and indicate skin diseases, including lupus erythematosus, rosacea, acrodermatitis. Therefore, if the meshes have arisen suddenly, you need to see a doctor.

A separate type of telangiectasia is vascular spiders with a bright red center ( spider nevus or spider hemangioma). In the overwhelming majority of cases, it is formed during pregnancy and is solitary. The red center is a "clogged" arteriole, from which the "spider legs" of the dilated vessels diverge. Spider nevi tend to resolve on their own.

Port wine stain (flaming nevus)- This is a collection of abnormally dilated vessels. Unlike nets and spiders, wine stain as if completely "paints" the affected area of ​​the skin. Often such spots are congenital - they can spontaneously disappear, grow, change color.

Rosacea- extensive damage to the skin caused by the expansion of the capillaries. Most often, rosacea in the form of inflamed pink-red areas covers the nose, forehead, and cheeks. Rosacea begins with the so-called hot flashes - when, in response to a temperature stimulus, emotional experience or alcohol intake, the face turns red and the skin does not return to its normal color for a long time. On early stage rosacea resembles youthful acne, however, it occurs at an age when youth with its hormonal changes is left behind. In advanced cases, red nodules begin to cover the skin, infiltrates (rhinophyma) may form disfiguring the face.

Hemangiomas- this is benign tumors vessels. On the face, head, neck, as a rule, are formed capillary hemangiomas caused by an abnormality of the blood vessel wall. Hemangiomas are distinguished by a dense, uniformly colored surface (purple or bluish), as if protruding above the skin. They need an eye and an eye- a hemangioma may not change for years, or it may suddenly begin to grow and affect neighboring organs.

What to do with them?

Dilated capillaries require dermatological and cosmetology treatment... Precisely in this sequence - despite the fact that vessels on the face often disappear without a trace on their own, it is good to make sure that their appearance is not associated with any disease. If the vascular lesions are insignificant, are in the initial stage, the doctor will recommend best care and preventive procedures. Also often prescribed drug treatment ... Its purpose is to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, increase their resistance, improve digestion, improve liver function, and normalize hormonal levels.

Exists for the care of skin prone to rosacea... It provides proper cleansing of the skin without drying it out and maintaining the microcirculation of blood and lymph at the proper level. Special concealers are also effective, enriched with healing substances and with the addition of green pigment that neutralizes redness.

Cosmetologists can offer a variety of massages, phototherapy, and liquid nitrogen treatments. More radical methods fight against dilated vessels - electrocoagulation(electric shock) and cryodestruction(freezing). Their disadvantage is that they are painful and cause scarring, therefore, with multiple manifestations, the use of these methods is meaningless.

The most progressive method of "sealing" the dilated vessels on the face is considered today the use of vascular lasers that do not damage the skin and effectively eliminate cosmetic problems. In order not to allow the vessels to spoil your appearance and mood again, after medical intervention, you must follow a diet, lead active image life, temper (avoiding, however, solar radiation). It is also recommended to undergo a course of mesotherapy that strengthens the vessels.

More than 90% of women face vascular problems: varicose veins, spider veins on the legs, but the most noticeable manifestation is, of course, the vascular mesh on the face - skin rosacea. Daria Kokoshnikova, dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist, specialist of the British brand, will tell you how to achieve a flawless complexion without spots and redness. professional cosmetics Medik8.

The causes of the appearance of spider veins

The main manifestation of skin rosacea is a red vascular mesh and vascular "stars" on the wings of the nose, cheeks and chin. Couperose occurs most often in people with fair and sensitive skin. When blood circulation in the vessels increases, they expand, but connective tissue presses on them from the outside. Over time, the elasticity of the fibers of the connective tissue and the vessels themselves decreases: they remain dilated and become noticeable on the face.

Owners of very sensitive skin often experience redness or inflammation, accompanied by a burning sensation, tingling sensation, and itching. Redness can occur anywhere on the face. At first, the manifestations are temporary, but gradually become permanent and become more noticeable due to changes in the vessels. This is already a real rosacea. If the redness is large in area, or in several places, the diagnosis is "diffuse rosacea".

Couperosis, that is, pathological vasodilation, cause:

1. Frequent exposure to the sun, overuse of tanning beds contribute to damage vascular wall and persistent expansion small vessels on the face and body.
2. Smoking.
3. Work in conditions sharp changes temperature.
4. Baths, hot baths and saunas lead to increased blood circulation in the skin, thereby provoking vasodilation.
5. Diseases of cardio-vascular system(especially chronic venous diseases).
6. Women's diseases leading to hormonal disorders... Some hormonal contraceptives provoke the appearance of rosacea.
7. Stress also worsens the condition of the skin, can cause couperose mesh.

As you know, everything that we eat is reflected on the skin. They provoke rosacea:

• chocolate and cocoa;
• coffee and strong black tea;
• marinade, canned salinity;
• smoked meats;
• alcohol in large quantities, of course, provokes the disease;
• excessive consumption of spices;
• abuse of spicy or hot food.

Sensitive skin prone to irritation and redness needs careful but gentle care: daily cleansers should not contain alcohol or irritants.

How to get rid of rosacea: "face test"

Today, in the arsenal of cosmetologists there are tools that are really able to cope with the problem of vasodilatation, which have not only curative, but also persistent prophylactic actions. We decide to try the Red Alert Anti-Redness Cream Gel from the British brand Medik8. Red Alert Anti-Redness has antioxidant properties, helps to strengthen the capillary wall and the walls of small vessels, and reduces skin redness - not only on the face, but also on the body. And it contains the highest dosage of the active ingredient - vitamin K.

In general, Red Alert is the very first development of the Medic8 brand. The cream appeared in 2004, since then both serum and cleansing foam have been added, enhancing the therapeutic effect.

First done enzyme peeling with fruit acids(papain, bromelain), "burning" the stratum corneum. Sometimes - according to indications - mild chemical peeling, depending on the severity of the problem.

Since blackheads on the face are comedones - another frequent problem skin, although not directly connected with the vessels, it is also better to get rid of them at this stage.

Then a special serum is applied - here preparations based on vitamin K2 and terpenone, horse chestnut extract and vitamin C are indispensable. In general, vitamin C is very useful for the skin of the face, and every self-respecting brand must have a remedy based on it. Only, according to a specialist, you need to apply vitamin C in the morning - this will charge your skin with vigor for the whole day.

After the serum that strengthens the blood vessels, a cream is applied - and at the same time a facial massage is performed. By the way, massage can - and should - be done by yourself, at home, every evening. And don’t believe those who say it’s not worth it once again stretch and generally touch the face - massage improves blood circulation and tones muscles.

Dermatologist and cosmetologist Daria Kokoshnikova explains that sometimes rosacea (more precisely, sensitive skin and weak blood vessels) is inherited: "In general, half of skin problems are hereditary: we inherit both skin type and its reactions to the environment."

Persistently warning against a bath and sunburn without sunscreen, the specialist also advises not to "gloss over" the uneven complexion: "A properly selected foundation is, of course, better than a tan - but you should not get carried away with cosmetics: all the same, it is only a temporary solution, masking the problem."

It is necessary to treat rosacea with a course of 7-10 procedures every 3-4 months. It is important that vitamins K and PP enter the body, you can drink a course of ascorutin - it strengthens blood vessels. All this will make it possible to achieve more solid color face, remove severe redness.

If you want to solve the problem radically - that is, there are hardware methods - laser cauterization of blood vessels. The laser removes dilated blood vessels and "stars", but not forever - if you do not take care of the skin, new redness will appear.

After the procedure, the skin remained oily for a long time - this was due to the fact that the active serums were based on jojoba oil. But the next day, the result was evident on the face: even, smooth skin, the redness turned a little pale. Of course, the vessels did not disappear after one time, but progress has clearly been outlined - so, if you are not lazy, it is quite possible to maintain a normal complexion.