Can a pedicure aggravate varicose veins on the ankle/foot? Increased tingling since I went. My legs look like I'm 70 (Photo)

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

If compression stockings reduce swelling and thereby improve the burning sensation, then you can assume that swelling related to venous insufficiency is causing your symptoms. As such, treatments for venous insufficiency should relieve your symptoms. Seek a vein specialist who is certified by the ABVLM. In the interim, take some venotropic supplements to help reduce inflammation in the varicose veins and which help reduce your symptoms. I recommend a bioflavonoid formula containing Diosmin called Varicosmain and/or an aescin (horse chestnut extract) based product containing Gotu Kola and bilberry (Veinamin). See the link below for more information. 

Thank you for the question! I've never heard of a pedicure aggravating varicose veins, but your 3 pregnancies were most likely the factor in exacerbating them. Wearing compression stockings may impede the progression of your symptoms and temporarily relieve discomfort, but I'd advise scheduling an in-person consultation with a vein treatment specialist to come up with more permanent solutions.  In my practice, I often rely on sclerotherapy to treat medium to large-sized veins with an injectable sclerosing solution that causes the vein to shrink.  Following the procedure, the blood is naturally rerouted to flow through healthy veins, while treated veins gradually fade and disappear from view. 
An in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and obtain expert medical advice. Best of luck!