After high intensity focused ultrasound treatment prostate specific. antigen decreased to a median nadir of 0.15 ng/ml. Median prostate specific antigen. at 3 and 6 months was 0.30 and 0.54 ng/ml, respectively. At 6 months the negative. biopsy rate was 66.1%.
Another treatment such as ambulatory phlebectomy can cost $1,000 to $3,000 per leg. Endovenous laser or radiofrequency ablation, which uses a laser to get rid of the vein without removing it, can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $7,500 to complete the entire job. This procedure will depend on your location and how much of the vein/s need to be treated.
Varicose veins may not cause any problems, or they may cause aching pain, throbbing, and discomfort. In some cases, varicose veins can lead to more serious health problems. These include: 1  Sores or skin ulcers due to chronic (long-term) backing up of blood.2  These sores or ulcers are painful and hard to heal.aricose veins may not cause any problems, or they may cause aching pain, throbbing, and discomfort. In some cases, varicose veins can lead to more serious health problems. These include: 1  Sores or skin ulcers due to chronic (long-term) backing up of blood. 2  These sores or ulcers are painful and hard to heal.