A local anesthetic is used to provide pain control. A laser fiber is inserted and the vein is heated with the laser to collapse the vein and prevent the veins from bulging anymore.
Varicose veins and venous disease
Varicose veins of the leg is one of the most common medical conditions. Varicose veins affect between 15-25% of all adults and approximately 50% of all people over age 50. Women have a higher incidence of varicose veins than men