The surgery involves making incisions (usually the groin and medial thigh), followed by insertion of a special metal or plastic wire into the vein.
[1] An overnight hospital stay is sometimes required, although some clinics may do it as a day surgery procedure.
Patients may be advised to avoid physical activity for days or weeks.
A pressure bandage, followed by elastic stockings, is a common recovery prescription.
[citation needed] As with any surgery that requires anesthesia, patients might experience some complications.