Radiofrequency and Telangiectasias

Abstract

Introduction: The treatment of telangiectasias represents a main place of demand of aesthetic legs. The spider veins localized on lower limbs, in relation with pathology of the venous tissue, raises mainly a problem of cosmetic order. These fi ne dilations of the superficial venous network are not still of easy achievement and the results are sometimes uncertain, connected to the quality of the operator and also to the requirement of the patient. The radio frequency uses a current of the order of 4 MHz and offer on these small vessels of the interesting therapeutic perspectives. The aim of this prospective study is to measure efficiencies of radio frequency in only one session treatment. Methods: 30 patients, 25 at 63 old aged, present lower limbs reticular veins and telangiectasias. The CEAP classification is C1 A SE p As 1, pn. The Fitzpatrick photo type is 1 at 4. 8 treatment areas are identified. 250 impulsions by session are useful used. Patients are visited at 15 D and 60 D. We observed the efficiency of the radio frequency after a single session on telangiectasias of small diameters, following the treated area. Results: We consider positive results a total disappearance of vessel. One treatment session is necessary to treat some areas like ankles, feet (85% of positive outcomes) legs is also a good indication for 75% positive results. One the other hand, knee and thigh area is more resistant. It has 30% good results. Conclusion: Knowing that a number of high sessions are oft en necessary with the micro sclerotherapy the classic treatment of telangiectasias, to obtain satisfactory results. The obtained results are very encouraging