Though there are patients who need four and five veins done, these are in the minority. If you are remotely uncomfortable with your treatment plan, invest in your piece of mind by getting a second opinion. Some physicians are less knowledgeable and/or experienced and may treat veins...
Your veins on hands and wrists are too superficial and EVLT present the risk of burning your skin. They are also tortuous most of the time and it would be difficult to insert a laser fiber.
Sclerotherapy or phlebectomy are the best ways to treat those veins. Try to find a...
There is lots of literature that shows that smoking tobacco is not only associated with poor would healing after surgery but also increased risk of blood clotting. There is no such evidence for marijuana however, but I think it would be prudent to be cautious and wait a couple of weeks.