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Usually, more than one laser session is needed. They are scheduled every 6 to 12 weeks, as prescribed by your doctor. (If you have poor blood circulation feeding these tiny veins, the larger "feeder" vein must first be treated with surgery, endovenous laser or radiofrequency treatment, or sclerotherapy.)

Consent to Treat Form I (patient name) give permission for [practice name] to give me medical treatment. I allow [practice name] to file for insurance benefits to pay for the care I receive. I understand that: ... I understand: I have the right to refuse any procedure or treatment.

Laser therapy is a safe and time-proven method that improves the overall appearance of varicose veins and causes little if any discomfort with no downtime. There are many benefits to using laser treatments against varicose veins large and small when done by a certified surgeon.

When the veins are removed, the body's natural healing process kicks in and causes them to regrow. This process is called post operative neovascularization. However, the new veins don't have valves, causing the varicose veins to come back with a vengeance.

One of the negative side effects of undergoing radiofrequency ablation is the severe pain that many patients experience. When an individual receives vein ablation, the operating surgeon essentially burns and damages the vein so that it develops scar tissue.

It is a safe and effective way to get rid of varicose veins. Other vein procedures are much more invasive to get similar results. The high-intensity light from the laser penetrates deep into the skin, causing the blood vessels to collapse and disappear.

In general, 95%-100% of varicose vein conditions are eliminated following a single treatment. Sometimes patients choose to use injections esthetic reasons only, to hide small blue, red, or green veins that may appear 2-3 months after a laser or phlebectomy treatment.

An informed consent document is typically used to provide subjects with the information they need to make a decision to volunteer for a research study. Federal regulations (45 CFR 46.116 ) provide the framework for the type of information (i.e., the "elements") that must be included as part of the consent process.