... I'm actually having this procedure done right now ( Ashton Vein Center here in Palm Beach FL) mine was a pretty severe case ( let it go for too long) .. Had the right leg done last week/ having the left leg done next week..: it's a very painful procedure ( you are awake the whole time / only given valum to " relax you"... I was swearing at the doctor And the nurse as they were doing this to me lol! ..( it's no joke) .. Left pic is before and right is after ...