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A new cosmetic procedure has been developed that could help the millions of women who suffer from painful varicose veins.
CBS' Dr. Mallika Marshall has the story.
There's a new and less invasive procedure called Closure Fast.
Doctors make a tiny incision just below the knee and thread a catheter into the saphenous vein.
At the tip of the catheter is a coil of wire that emits radio waves to create heat.
When heated the vein closes up, stopping blood flow to the varicose veins.
Now because this method treats the underlying cause of varicose veins, doctors say it's highly unlikely they'll ever come back.
The procedure takes just a few minutes and there's little down time.
Closure fast is intended for patients who suffer pain from their varicose veins and is generally covered by insurance.
