Made appointment to see if there was anything could be done with my long standing thread veins. I am 74 and had surgery with NHS at aged 40 which did not go well so did not want surgery again. The doctor scanned both legs and we discussed non surgical treatment - laser and foam sclerotherapy and all the medical risks. I was given the Patient Info Pack to take away and plenty of time to read and make a decision whether to have the treatment. I felt very comfortable with the examination and the discussion afterwards and nurse and doctor answered all my questions honestly regarding age and expected outcomes. After 2 weeks I decided that I wanted to have the treatment and this was not just because of cosmetic reasons.