Prominent and visible veins of the forearm, the back of the hands and the feet, while not representing a disease of the circulatory system, however, are experienced as "annoying and unsightly". The microcoagulative endovascular laser ( "EVLA micro" or "micro T.E.L.C.") is the most advanced treatment that can reduce or eliminate these blemishes. The technique is similar to that used for the laser ablation of varicose veins of the legs: it is, however, uses a sophisticated extremely thin laser fiber (2 to 4 tenths of a millimeter) inserted into the vein to be treated by means of a thin needle. It is then delivered thermal energy which will lead to the immediate closure of the blood vessel. The procedure is ambulatory and requires a modest local anesthesia: no incision or residual scarring. At the end of the treatment it will be made to wear a special elastic sheath compressive or an elastic knee, the purpose of that is to reduce any swelling or bruising, and will be maintained for a few days. The resumption to normal activities is immediate; the gym will have to wait for a few days.