Minor surgeries for skin

Varicose veins are not only found in older women, they can start in young people, including men. Spider veins are the small, dilated veins that shimmer blue-reddish through the skin – more of a cosmetic problem. Varicose veins, on the other hand, lead to significant feelings of tension and heaviness, including pain. Varicose veins should be treated not only for this reason, but because thrombosis or a “leg ulcer” can occur. The main treatment option is to redirect blood flow to healthy veins. To do this, the diseased vein is simply pulled out: vein stripping is the name of this widespread operationStatutory health insurance companies cover the costs. Radio wave therapy, a minimally invasive procedure, is a modern and less painful alternative. The patients almost always have to pay for this themselves, as well as the removal of spider veins.

dr Claudia Steiding, specialist in the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Dermatologikum Hamburg: “Against spider veins, a sclerosing agent is injected directly into the small dilated vessels, which closes them off. The body converts the closed vessels into connective tissue within a few weeks. After the operation, patients are advised to wear compression bandages or stockings to avoid bruising.” After all the above procedures, do not leave the operated areas in the sun for six weeks.

Smooth skin just looks beautiful. And annoying wrinkles and acne scars can definitely disappear again: Both medical peelings and suitable lasers lead to a renewal of the skin’s surface – and thus to an even complexion. Those who register for this with the dermatologist should avoid the sun for at least three weeks after the session. A day cream with a high sun protection factor helps to preserve the treatment result for a long time.

dr Eveline Urselmann, oral and maxillofacial surgeon at the HafenCity dental practice in Hamburg: “Basically, I recommend that all my patients apply a high level of sun protection every day. This is the best way to prevent further wrinkles and pigment spots on the face.”

Modern lasers can gently remove age spots and pigment shifts, although the light pulses penetrate deep into the skin. There they heat upthe disturbing pigments and break them up. dr Nicola Otte, specialist in dermatology and head of laser medicine at the Dermatologikum Hamburg: “During the laser treatment, some people feel a feeling of warmth and a slight stinging sensation, nothing more. The scab that develops as a result of the treatment falls off on the face after 7 days and on the body after 14 days.” The pigment spots stand out more clearly on winter-pale skin, and the laser “recognizes” them more reliably than in summer. If you want to have something done, you should therefore not plan a vacation in the sun in the weeks before the laser appointment. Afterwards, wear gloves and a crew-neck sweater outdoors for four to six weeks and use a face cream with an SPF of 50+.

Fine, bluish-red veins shimmer through the skin on the cheeks and around the nose : Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to ever completely get rid of the inflammatory skin disease. But with a laser, which emits particularly short pulses on the red blood pigment and glues the capillaries together in three to six sessions, couperose can be removed at least temporarily. Redness or slight swelling may occur immediately after the treatment. So that the veins do not open again, it is enough to do without sports and sauna for a week. Remove sunbathing from your calendar for at least two to three weeks.

Injuries, surgical procedures or severe acne can result in scars or scar growths (keloids). They not only cause functional problems (tension, itching, pain), but often also put a lot of mental strain on the patients. Many scars can be visibly reduced with the help of a laser. dr Nicola Otte: “There is only a minimal risk that the keloids will form again afterwards.” After the operation, do not expose the treated areas to the sun for at least a month and apply a high level of sun protection to the face. Depending on the size and type of scar, several treatments, spaced six weeks apart, may be necessary.

Excessive body hair can be quite annoying. With the laser, depending on the skin type, type and amount of hair to be removed, it takes about four to eight sessions at intervals of about four weeks to achieve the desired hair freedom. With a lady’s beard, only a few minutes are required; Permanently removing leg hair naturally takes longer . dr Eveline Urselmann: “Successful and skin-friendly work can only be done with dark hair.” Avoid the sun for two weeks before and after a session.

Skin cancer is increasing dramatically in Germany. Detected early, both white and black skin cancer can be cured in most cases. Statutory health insurance pays insured persons over the age of 35 to have a check-up with a dermatologist every two years. In between, it is advisable to examine yourself again and again. With a pocket mirror it is possible to see all parts of the bodyto take a look at. If something has changed noticeably, make an appointment with your doctor immediately. Birthmarks that could develop into skin cancer are removed surgically or with a laser, the costs are borne by the statutory health insurance company. After that, avoid the sun for at least four weeks. If you want to have moles removed as a preventive measure, you will have to pay for it yourself, but you should take action now and make an appointment. As with any other skin surgery, the sun is then taboo for at least a month.