no it does not hurt, you are awake the whole time they numb you, you have to wear stockings after-wards for a while, and walk walk walk, they went really deep on the veins I had..
Call the imaging center in Hiram, I believe one of the doctors name is Dr. Winters there are several there... I had my veins removed by them, and I really liked them.. they do it in that building, and you go home that day..
mine has to be well done.. yes burned if possible... that is why I do not order steaks when we go out to eat.. my husband is the only one that can cook a steak the way I like it.