This is interesting. I don't know how many of you have been following the thread about my leg ulcer, but it's related to circulation problems and fluids that wouldn't clear out of the wound site - and the treatment, involving compression dressings, has been very successful so far. Your VVs can turn into ulcers, usually at the ankle - and boy do you want to get it taken care of before then. My mom had VV surgery 20 years ago and said it wasn't bad then and it can only have improved since then.

Several friends in my age group (early 30's) have had veins done but I don't know any who voluntarily wear compression stockings....