I am looking to decrease the appearance of spider veins.?

Answer 1

maintain ideal weight
regular exercise eg walking
avoid high heeled shoes
wear stockings to help venous return(support hose)

Answer 2

Go to a dermatologist or vein specialist. They can inject a solution or laser the veins. I just had the injections. They are pretty painless, and my legs look younger! It was a great investment in myself and I feel great in shorts. It may take a couple of visits. Good luck!!

Answer 3

Try to not sit with legs crossed or tucked underneath you. Circulation restrictions cause veins to get bumpy and spidery. Skin lotions with shea butter and vitamin E help the skin from thinning which also exposes veins.

Answer 4

You may be able to prevent them, or at least minimize them. The trick is to avoid putting too much pressure on your legs during pregnancy. Incorporate the following tips into your lifestyle even before you have a problem:

• Exercise daily — even just a brisk walk around the block can help.

• Elevate your feet and legs whenever possible: Keep a stool or box under your desk, and try to lie down on your left side with your feet elevated on a pillow when at home. Since the inferior vena cava is on the right side, left-sided rest relieves it of the weight of the uterus; thus decreasing venous pressure in the lower extremities.

• Try sleeping on your left side with your feet on a pillow. Wedge a pillow behind your back to keep yourself tilted to the left side.

• Before getting out of bed in the morning, put on special support pantyhose. By putting them on before standing, you'll prevent excess blood from gathering in your legs. Prescription-strength hose, known as graduated-compression stockings, are available from medical supply stores and pharmacies. These hose are as thick as two pair of normal pantyhose. Tight at the ankle, they get looser as they go up the leg, swuishing blood up from the calves and lending support to surface veins that nature neglected. If you don them prophylactically during pregnancy, they may help deter swollen veins. Unfortunately, they can't eliminate varicose veins you already have, but they can prevent them from getting worse. One caveat: These hose are likely to be uncomfortable, especially in hot weather.

• Don't stand on your feet for long periods of time.

• Don't cross your legs when sitting down.

• Strive to keep within the recommended weight range for your stage of pregnancy