Varicose veins

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Does anyone struggle with them?
I’ve had them for over 30 years. Had them stripped out and a few years ago had the foam and something else done but they are still there. I’m always in skinny jeans and a ‘nice top’. I’m wondering about tights and boots but they are on one knee which makes it hard to hide. Anyone else struggle with these and can offer advice?

I have just had EVLA. I really hope it works as I had to pay for this myself. I first got them in pregnancy and for many years they were only at the top of my legs, but they have slowly crept down. It’s frustrating that treatment is not available on the NHS. I have friends who have type 2 diabetes, self inflicted through lifestyle and they get masses for free, including mounjarro.

Same. Had them stripped twice, first time about 25 years ago, then again about 15 years ago. They came back and are pretty bad now, but I would have to pay now and can’t justify the money at the moment.

I had EVLA years ago. They haven't come back.

What do you wear? I’m fed up of hiding in skinny jeans

@skippy67 has the colour gone too? I had something done a few years ago with foam (schlorotherapy or something) but the colour was still there. It just made them flat

My partner (male) had his done about 8 weeks ago. I don't know the correct term...laser something. Absolutely fantastic but not as pain free and a 'quick lunchtime' job as the adverts make out.

Maybe it was EVLA I had. It was through the nhs in an aesthetic clinic and I was selected to have it for some reason. They used laser and foam. They are better but not completely gone and the colour is still there. They are just flat