How Can You Make Varicose Veins Less Visible?

 Having varicose or spider veins must be the bane of your existence. Even if you feel absolutely no pain or discomfort as a result, one thing is certain: the affected veins are unsightly and you want them gone. Besides, spider and varicose veins are an indicator that you might be at risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis and similar serious conditions. If so, you have to take action and googling “varicose veins doctors near me” should be your very first step. 

Short of undergoing varicose vein treatment, there is no magic bullet to make your varicose veins go away. Thankfully, the procedures to treat varicose veins are now effective, minimally invasive and come with a minimal recovery period. But before you seek treatment, you probably want to know if there is some way to make the affected veins less visible in the meantime. 

Can it be done and what is the most effective way to make your varicose veins look less conspicuous?

How do you hide varicose veins?

There are several methods you can use to try and conceal the affected veins. They may be more or less effective, depending on the stage of your vein disease: 

• Body make-up,
• Self-tanning lotion, 
• Spray tan. 

Of course, the most reliable method is to pick your clothes carefully as this will help ameliorate symptoms of varicose veins and hide them completely, giving you a boost of confidence when you need it most.

Does fake tan hide varicose veins?

Only vein doctors can reduce or eliminate your varicose or spider veins, but a fake tan can be a handy quick fix that you can resort to when you just need to camouflage the affected veins. The fake tan you can get when you visit a tanning salon for a spray tan or use a self-tanning lotion will camouflage your varicose veins to a greater or lesser extent and make you feel less self-conscious. 

How do you cover up varicose veins using cosmetic products?

So you want to bare your legs and don shorts but don’t have the confidence to do so due to spider veins or varicose veins? The cosmetic industry might have a temporary solution for you: special orange or yellow-tinted concealers designed to hide veins. Although this is a quick fix, it might do the trick if you have a special event to attend or simply want to hit the beach (in which case the concealer should be waterproof). Follow these steps:

• Clean and exfoliate the skin, 
• Apply the concealer where the veins are visible using a soft make-up brush,
• Apply body foundation over the concealer and the rest of the legs to achieve an even skin tone.

Another way to cover up your varicose veins by yourself but without using make-up is to use a self-tanning lotion. Quality self-tanning products can be effective at concealing the visible varicose veins, if applied correctly. Proper application means you have to apply the product carefully and follow the instructions closely. 

What do I wear if I have varicose veins?

According to science, the effect of clothing can be extremely powerful: it can affect our mood, behavior, interpersonal relations and interactions with others, even our personality and attitudes. And we all know that what we wear can affect how confident we feel. But the effect of varicose veins is diametrically opposite. 

They make us self-conscious and cause us to lose confidence, we can reach a logical conclusion: smart fashion choices can counteract the detrimental effect of varicose veins on our confidence. So how should you dress if you have varicose veins?

You can still wear stylish clothes even if you have varicose or spider veins that you don’t want anyone to see. Great clothing choices include the following:

• compression stockings,
• loose-fitting clothes (e.g. comfortable, breathable underwear and lingerie, loose tights, loose leggings, harem pants, maxi skirts and dresses), 
• soft-sole, low-heel shoes with foot and ankle support.

We make varicose veins and self-consciousness go away

If you’re after experienced varicose veins doctors near you, you’ve come to the right place. Whether it is your genetics or your profession that puts you at risk of varicose veins, reach out to us for consultation to learn more about preventative measures. If you already suffer from varicose veins, schedule an appointment so we can help you decide on the optimal course of treatment. Dr Brooks and his team are right here in Tel Aviv, ready to help you restore your health and your confidence.