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Radiofrequency endovenous ablation treatment is a safe, effective and durable technique for the treatment of great saphenous vein truncal incompetence. However, it is associated with relatively rare complications, such as ecchymosis, paresthesia, hyperpigmentation, phlebitis, haematoma, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Among these, aesthetic complications are the most frequent minor complications occurred after the procedure. This brief review defines and describes aesthetic complications after endovenous radiofrequency ablation of great saphenous vein and provides useful tips to minimize their incidence. Aesthetic complications can be avoided with a careful and accurate preoperative patient and vein evaluation, proper operative indication, adherence to procedure and device instruction for use and best postoperative management.