I've got the worst legs in the world.

[NancyKominsky]

Actually they are quite toned, BUT they are:

hairy, pale, blotchy and covered in broken veins. Other than permanently wearing trousers what can I do to improve their appearance? Waxing gives me terrible ingrown hairs, shaving is ok but then the fake tan settles in the follicles making them look even worse. I need a heavy coverage foundation I think! Any tips?

Unicorn - there's no real cure for thick ankles! Liposuction is really tricky round the ankles. But if you have water retention manual lymphatic drainage massage can really help. Otherwise go to the gym to build up your calves to make your ankles look thinner, and wear chunky sandals with NO ankle straps. Oh, you can tell I worked on women's magazines, can't you!

Thomcat, your friend sounds like she is doing brilliantly! It's amazing what people survive, isn't it?

Aloha- you are my guru and I shall follow your wise words whatever you say in fact why don't you have an aloha thread .. I'd be gripped!

but my problem is I can't build up calves anymore-they're big enough.... when I was 18 I was training to be a dancer... didn't work out so now I'm left with nightmare legs...(tree trunks)
What do women's mags recommend for that??