I know getting varicose veins is about lack of circulation, so maybe finding out about massage treatments every now and then. Honestly nearly puked when you said poppin them, gawd veins make me ill! Had to get a drip put in when i was in hospital, puked for two days straight until they took it out!
You could maybe goto a homeopathic doctor and just ask for advice about creams and alternative treatments, if your usual doctor is too obsessed with Surgery. I dont know anything about how creams can help, but i think that bio oil, or another type of oil, used for stretch marks and scars could help with the annoying wee scars.
I hope at least some of this helps, if not im just rambling and i apologise
