Even Famous People Can Get Varicose Veins

Fame, wealth, and celebrity don’t exempt people from experiencing common health conditions, like varicose veins. Several well-known actresses have dealt with swollen, painful leg veins — all with the glare of the spotlight upon them.

While they certainly could have hidden their condition, these women took action and treated their varicose veins and shared their experiences with the public. Each serves as an example to other women who deal with the discomfort of varicose veins and can follow in their footsteps–literally–to healthier legs.

5 Famous Women Who Cured Their Varicose Veins

Varicose veins can strike at any age — as these four actresses prove. The causes range from pregnancy and sedentary lifestyle to heredity. The condition develops when a tiny malfunctioning valve in the leg vein traps blood that should return to the heart. As the blood collects over time, the vein swells and pops out as a visible varicose vein. Luckily, as these notable women illustrate, the condition can be treated with a simple outpatient procedure, as long as they are not too severe.

Britney Spears. This pop star and actress’s two pregnancies at a young age may have contributed to her varicose veins, proving that being young and fit doesn’t necessarily prevent the condition. Ms. Spears reportedly underwent treatment for her varicose veins. After that, she had a successful run on the Las Vegas stage.

Emma Thompson. Oscar-winner Emma Thompson hid her bulging veins under long skirts for years. Then finally in 2006, the then 47-year-old star told Britain’s Daily Mail she had finally undergone treatment for her varicose veins. She admitted to feeling the pressure to look good at all times. Following the surgery, she decided it was time to show off her smooth legs in short skirts.

Kristen Davis. Only after the star of Sex and the City was photographed with clearly visible varicose veins did Kristen Davis reportedly sought treatment. Even though she hasn’t publicly disclosed possible factors that would have led to her vein condition, we suspect that wearing stiletto heels on the set may have contributed to her swollen veins. As you already know as a reader of this blog, high heels prevent blood from moving freely in the veins. This, in turn, promotes the formation of varicose veins.

Janice Dickinson. Known as the original supermodel, Dickinson had more reason than the average woman to make sure her long legs looked healthy. This is why when varicose veins started to become an issue, perhaps as a result of all the high heels she has worn for her work, she opted for vein treatment.

Serena Williams. The power tennis player is known for her muscular legs. She was quite open about addressing venous disease when it afflicted her, taking action to ensure that her legs remained healthy and powerful for her future Olympic ambitions.

Get Ready for Your Closeup

You don’t have to walk the red carpet to receive state-of-the-art vein care. Today’s surgical procedures are minimally invasive, and in most cases covered by insurance. As these ladies show, you can enjoy smoother, healthier legs by getting treatment and being proactive. Grand Junction Vein Center specializes in the latest treatments to eliminate the pain and unsightly appearance of varicose veins. Contact us today and get ready for your closeup!