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Spider veins, or varicose veins, are the ugly blue veins that appear just under the surface of the skin. There are things you can do to prevent varicose veins from appearing, as well as ways you can get rid of them if they are already visible.

Shift your weight from time to time if you cannot help standing still for a lengthy period. Bouncing on ones toes will also help circulation in the legs because of this muscular movement. A brief walk periodically will be a great help; do this if at all possible (perhaps a walk around the block).

Crossing ones legs while seated can worsen the condition as well. This slows blood flow from the knees on down, allowing blood to pool in the veins. It also increases blood pressure in the legs.

Another factor that can put undue pressure on the legs and contribute to spider veins is high heels. This is because high heels also slow blood flow to the heart and cause constriction in the blood vessels of the legs.

Tight clothes have a similar effect on circulation (pants, even underwear can have this effect) Additionally, such clothing contributes to cellulite formation, another reason to eschew these items.

While spider veins are completely curable, they will however involve a trip to a cosmetic surgeon. They will be able to resolve the problem through a minor surgical procedure.

There are two ways to remove spider veins: sclerotherapy or lasers.

Sclerotherapy involves injecting a chemical agent (a sclerosing agent) into the problem vein. This chemical causes the vein to dissolve, essentially. In laser treatment, lasers are used to heat the vein until a clot is formed, which will destroy the vein.

There are several methods to prevent and cure spider veins. The best of these is prevention through diet and regular exercise. As they always told you growing up, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.

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