In our practice in Arizona, we regularly treat superficial veins on the backs of hands, with patients of all ages - from their 30s to 70s and 80s. With the newer foam techniques (sclerotherapy), it is less common to have to remove veins (phlebectomy) as opposed to just closing the dilated ones with foam.
On initial consultation, we would identify the specific veins that your are dissatisfied with and formulate a treatment plan, as well as further discuss possible risks.
With sclerotherapy alone, there are minimal side effects/complications. We occasionally will need to "drain" a treated vein a few weeks postop, to resolve tenderness that may occur from trapped blood in the vein, This is a very minor office procedure and provides prompt relief.
The most common/serious complication of any type of vein procedure is blood clot. In the hands, this is typically more of a nuisance (painful) than dangerous. Deep vein thrombosis in the upper extremity is a theoretically possible risk, but I personally have not seen it. Decreased venous return in the arm resulting in swelling is also possible, but very unlikely if just a limited number of veins treated. Again, not a complication that we have seen at this point.
Overall, treatment of dorsal hand veins can be a very gratifying procedure with minimal discomfort and risk.