Purple/red thread veins on legs

[baby11]

Is there any product out there that I can get rid of purple/red thread veins on my legs? Mostly around my ankles. I have fair skin so they show up quite a bit.

I am also after a good none greasy easy absorption moisturiser as my legs do get quite dry. Especially as I epilate.

Thanks

 

[daisyl]

no topical skin product will get rid of 'spider/thread' veins on legs. The ideal treatment is sclerotherapy. (micro injections of a sclerosant directly into the vein, which will eradicate them. If there are a lot it may need to be done in several sessions.

The other option is laser treatment - but can be hit and miss. The preferred method is by injection for legs, laser for face. X

 

[baby11]

There is no way of disguising them then? Oh well, thanks for your reply.

Can you recommend a good none greasy easy absorption moisturiser?

 

[daisyl]

You asked about 'getting rid' of them. Disguising them is a different matter. You would need to look at the many camouflauge creams out there to see if there is one suitable.

I personally find cocoa butter good for dry skin on legs.

 

[Danica]

I have very fair skin and a few visible veins on my legs, I find that having a spray tan makes them unnoticeable. hth

 

[baby11]

Thanks guys, I will look into everything mentioned

 

[natsjl]

My friend is in the process of having hers lasered although they are around her nose, I'd love to have mine done just can't afford at the mo! She pays about £60 a session and was told she may need 4-6. She's seeing good results so far and had 3 I think x

 

[daisyl]

laser is definitely the safest option for facial thread veins - simply because of the risk of scarring. The sclerosant is too strong for facial use, although more effective.

For legs, definitely injection rather than laser.