Common femoral and femoral reflux is a representation of deep system reflux and are reflections of the same problem downstream. This can communicate to the superficial system and give rise to insufficiency in the GSV, SSV and give rise therefore to spider veins, reticular veins and varicosities. Most veins of our bodies, superficial or deep, grow with one-way valves that prevent blood from moving backwards. Without regular movement of blood back to the heart within veins we have backup of pressure within our veins. Unfortunately this communicates to the next valve and puts it at higher risk for damage "snowballing" its effect. This is reflux. Simply put veins allowing blood to move in reverse of their original design. There currently is no treatment to resolve deep system insufficiency. Superficial insufficiency is the same problem affecting veins above the level of your muscles therefore superficial. There are treatments for the superficial veins such as EVLT (heat), phlebectomy (surgical), additional heat based modalities, additional surgical treatments, adhesives, detergents and/or conservative measures. ...but as you've guessed it, deep system insufficiency is the mother of these superficial veins you see. Deep system insufficiency stems from multiple origins that can be associated with genetics, medical diagnosis', and behaviors. The easiest of these to modify can be medical diagnosis' and arguably the most difficult may be human behavior (lol). Without changes to the "stressors" though this will continue to "pressure" the development of new veins. Conservative measures are some of the easiest maneuvers that can help prevent this, including but not limited to, elevation of legs at rest, compression stockings and exercise as well as avoiding or adapting situations that promote development of new veins. Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy vs phlebectomy is situational and the appropriate answer, each is correct in their own right. Hopefully this shed some light on the issue. Take care and have a great day!