Depilation for varicose veins
Varicose veins are a problem familiar to a huge number of people around the world and the presence of which can complicate even the usual things. I invite you to talk about it! :) Our topic today is depilation of legs with varicose veins.
Causes of varicose veins
Despite the fact that overweight, pregnancy, prolonged standing and lack of exercise are considered to be the main causes of varicose veins, heredity is most often the culprit of this unpleasant condition. If one of your parents has varicose veins, then your chances of developing varicose veins are 50%. If both of your parents suffer from varicose veins, then the likelihood that you will have varicose veins is almost 100%.
How to depilate leg hair if spider veins appear or, even worse, varicose veins? First of all, using the head! :) First, carefully examine your lower limbs, mark the areas where varicose veins have appeared, and think about whether it is really important for you to remove hair there. Then consult with an experienced cosmetologist or doctor who will help you choose the safest method of depilation for varicose veins.
Do not rely on examples among acquaintances. If Lena from the next entrance has been doing hot wax depilation for 5 years in the presence of varicose veins, and everything is fine with her, this does not mean at all that it will be the same for you. Only a properly selected depilation method will delight you with smooth legs, and not frightening hematomas.
Why do varicose veins in the legs make hair removal difficult?
Varicose veins are a sign of circulatory problems. Veins, especially those closer to the surface of the skin, are quite thin and not designed to carry large amounts of blood. The valves in the veins and the flexible walls of the vessels keep the blood flowing, and the muscles in the legs help keep this going. Due to insufficient movement and associated muscle flaccidity, the rate of circulation usually slows down. Then the blood begins to remain in the veins, and this, in turn, can lead to damage to the venous valves. Blood accumulating in this part of the vein causes swelling or even disruption of the thin superficial veins. Therefore, you should be especially careful when choosing a depilation method, since any effect on the skin in the area affected by varicose veins can aggravate the situation and lead to more serious consequences.
Types of depilation for varicose veins
When choosing a depilation method for varicose veins, high temperatures should be avoided, as they provoke varicose veins, which in turn weakens blood flow. That is why, if you suffer from varicose veins, then hot wax hair removal is not recommended.
But, the restrictions apply not only to hot wax. Waxing for varicose veins is not recommended in general, due to the fact that in the process of tearing off the wax, the skin and soft tissues on the legs are stretched. This can be a very traumatic experience for limbs already weakened by inefficient circulation, and can lead to cracked blood vessels and bruising.
If you still decide on depilation with the removal of hair follicles, then it is better to opt for sugaring.
And one more important note: be extremely careful with razors! Scratching the bulge of a varicose vein with a razor can cause bleeding.
The safest methods of hair removal for varicose veins are photoepilation and laser hair removal.
Many girls are especially interested in the issue of laser hair removal, since one of the options for how to cure varicose veins is to remove veins with a laser. But don't let the word "laser" confuse you, because different types of lasers are used for these procedures.
Is it possible to do laser hair removal and laser removal of varicose veins at the same time?
Both procedures can be performed on the same day, and it will not harm your health. During the removal of varicose veins, the heat emanating from the laser coagulates the blood inside the vein without damaging the nearby skin, vessels, or soft tissues. Within a few weeks, the veins will shrink and disappear. To completely get rid of varicose veins usually requires one to five sessions with an interval of four weeks.
The difference between laser hair removal and laser varicose vein removal is that the lasers used for hair removal are specifically designed to target only the hair follicles. Pinpoint, controlled pulses of light pass through the skin and are absorbed by the melanin (pigment) present in the hair follicles. This energy is converted into heat, which destroys the hair follicle from the inside (without damaging the surrounding tissues), and significantly reduces their ability to regenerate.
Varicose veins are not the most pleasant phenomenon, but you should not abandon your usual beauty rituals. Good knowledge of the subject and the right choice of hair removal method will help you stay beautiful without harming your health!