Whether your varicose veins are painful or just unsightly, there’s a good chance that you would like to get rid of them. Varicose vein surgery is one of the best ways to get rid of varicose veins and most surgeries will be able to get rid of them permanently. However, not everyone will be able to get surgery because not everyone is a candidate for doing so. If you would like to receive varicose vein surgery you first need to find out whether or not you are a candidate for it. Below are a few of the factors you will need to consider before applying to receive varicose vein surgery. Medical History One of the first things that you and your doctor need to consider before you are able to get surgery for your varicose veins is whether or not you are a good candidate based on your medical history. There are some people who should opt not to have surgery based on past medical issues. Only your doctor will be able to tell you for sure whether or not your own medical history excludes you from g...