We are looking forward to summer, the season of carelessness, flirting, aperitifs at sunset and, of course, the long-awaited holidays. However, the annoyance of the hottest months of the year often affects our legs. which, as the temperature rises, tend to become swollen and heavyhurts at worst. Why is this happening and, above all, what solutions to take to restore lightness and stop fluid retention? We are talking with an expert.
The problem of heaviness in the legs in summer
In the experience of aesthetic physician Andrea De Santis, medical director of Lounge Med in Milan, “the tendency to resist is precisely the stagnant water. Due to high temperatures, increased vasodilation occurs., which in turn creates difficult microcirculation and, subsequently, leads to a tendency to stagnation of fluid in the legs. The presence of this problem is checked with the naked eye: legs with swelling and orange peel effect reveal excess retained water and inefficient microcirculation. We are talking about heat edema in relation to the typical appearance of swollen legs.”
Restore the lightness of the legs with fluid retention
To counter this trend, we start with food choices: less salt and processed foods, more fresh fruits and vegetables, and plenty of natural water, 2 liters a day to be sure. More movement and less sedentary lifestyle as well jets of cold water on the feet to reactivate the microcirculation and instantly deflate the lower limbs. Do-it-yourself side of the beauty routine: the use of mud, creams, gels (preferably cryoactive, therefore with a cold effect) based on active ingredients with draining properties, especially seaweed, aescin, birch, horsetail and bitter orange. “In the doctor’s office,” explains Dr. De Santis, “mesotherapy cycles are recommended, a proven technique that allows drugs (in this case, drainage) to be administered via intradermal injections to the area of interest. The only aspect if you choose mesotherapy is to consider the importance of completing a full cycle, with 1 session per week, for a total of (minimum) 8 sessions. Carboxytherapy is on the podium of the best medical protocols for counteracting water retention. and solve the age-old problem of cellulite and swelling of the legs. Today, intradermal carboxy is also offered, which involves many small surface injections to stimulate the dermis. At the same time, the flow of carbon dioxide is no longer released at the fat level, but at the level of the dermis: as a result, there is an intensive stimulation of the production of collagen and elastin, which improves the texture of the skin tissue. It can be combined in one appointment with classic carboxytherapy sessions to get light and well-drained legs with smooth, healthy and compact skin in one go.”
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Source: Elle