How Do You Get Rid of Varicose Veins That Appear Months After Birth?

September 26, 2012

During pregnancy I had no problems with swelling or varicose veins, but around the time my daughter was 9/10 months old I've noticed varicose veins on my thighs and backs of my knees. Why has this happened and how can I get rid of them? I've also just moved to a much warmer part of the country, so will this have an impact on making them worse?

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Answer: Sclerotherapy gets rid of those ugly varicose veins in most cases.

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Answer: Varicose Veins & Pregnancy

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