Tired of Hiding Spider Veins? Cincinnati Asclera Treatment

You love wearing shorts, dresses, or swimsuits, but the small red, blue, or purple veins on your legs make you feel self-conscious.

Spider veins are common, but they usually do not disappear on their own. If they bother you, Asclera® sclerotherapy may help create clearer-looking legs.

Why Do Spider Veins Appear?

Spider veins develop when small blood vessels near the skin’s surface become enlarged and visible. Common contributing factors include:

Genetics

Hormonal changes

Pregnancy

Aging

Prolonged sitting or standing

Previous vein problems

They are usually harmless, although aching, swelling, or other leg symptoms may require further medical evaluation.

What Is Asclera?

Asclera is an FDA-approved prescription medication used during a treatment called sclerotherapy.

A provider carefully injects Asclera into uncomplicated spider veins and small reticular veins in the legs. The solution causes the treated vein to close. Blood naturally redirects through healthier veins, while the treated vein gradually fades.

Asclera is indicated for spider veins measuring 1 millimeter or less and uncomplicated reticular veins measuring 1 to 3 millimeters. 

What Is the Treatment Like?

Asclera treatment is performed in the office and does not require surgery. A very fine needle is used to treat the unwanted veins.

Patients may experience mild stinging during the injections. Temporary effects can include:

Bruising

Redness or swelling

Tenderness

Itching

Temporary discoloration

Walking and compression stockings may be recommended after treatment.

How Quickly Will I See Results?

The veins do not disappear immediately. Your body needs time to process the treated vessels, so improvement develops gradually over several weeks or months.

Some veins may require more than one treatment session. Results vary depending on the size, number, and location of the veins. New spider veins may also develop in the future.

Is Asclera Right for Everyone?

No. A consultation is necessary to confirm that the visible veins are appropriate for cosmetic sclerotherapy.

Asclera should not be used in patients with a known allergy to polidocanol or acute blood-clotting conditions. Sclerotherapy also carries uncommon but potentially serious risks, including allergic reactions, blood clots, tissue injury, and circulation complications.

Feel More Confident Showing Your Legs

If spider veins are keeping you from wearing what you love, you may have a simple, nonsurgical treatment option.

Schedule an evaluation with New Body Aesthetics in Cincinnati to find out whether Asclera treatment is right for you.