Ascelera for Leg Veins Treatment Los Angeles: Sclerotherapy is a procedure used to treat blood vessel entanglement or malformations. Medicine is injected into the vessels to make them shrink [1]. One of the best methods of sclerotherapy is ascelera injections. Ascelera injections can help reduce the appearance of unwanted leg veins, as shown in the before and after picture results of the Los Angeles leg vein removal patient below.
Ascelera for Leg Veins Treatment: Before & After Results
The patient in these photos found a new sense of freedom from her leg vein removal treatment performed by Los Angeles board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sanusi Umar.
Leg veins are noticeable and unsightly, and many must constantly wear long pants, leggings, or hosiery to keep them concealed. Getting rid of leg veins offers more fashion choices in clothing and shoes. And during the warm summer months, this can be an enormous relief.
What Is Asclera?
Asclera is the name brand for a drug called Polidocanol. It is an FDA-approved injection formulated to treat leg veins. Before its approval in the United States, European countries had used it for over forty years.
Asclera injections for sclerotherapy offer a minimally invasive way to clear unwanted leg veins.
How is Asclera Compared to Other Treatments?
Asclera is highly preferred by doctors over its saline predecessor, sodium tetradecyl sulfate. Whereas stinging often occurs with sodium injections, Asclera treatments offer much more comfort.
Other advantages of Asclera over saline include:
- Better precision when targeting smaller blood vessels
- Less risk of new blood vessels forming
- Higher effectiveness by about 20%, according to the FDA
How Sclerotherapy Works
In sclerotherapy, injections are used to enter the leg veins. Drugs such as sodium tetradecyl sulfate and Asclera will sclerose (i.e., erode) the vein’s inner lining.
This causes the blood vessel to seal off and become non-functional. The body’s natural processes and circulatory system will eventually degrade the tissue and naturally clear away the waste components.
What Leg Veins Can Asclera Treat?
Asclera is helpful for small to medium-sized blood vessels which reside close to the skin’s surface. Ideal diameter sizes range from between 1-3 mm. Smaller surface veins may need to be addressed through a laser.
More prominent, deeper veins may require surgical removal.
According to Dr. Umar, Asclera should only be used for cosmetic purposes. Unwanted leg veins related to more serious medical issues will likely require surgery.
Patient’s Leg Vein Results With Asclera – Before & After Results
This patient had specific areas that she wanted to address with Asclera on the front and back of the legs. After a single treatment, a noticeable clearance is seen on the back of the thighs, above the left knee bend.
Delighted with the results, the patient was thrilled that she could wear what she wanted during the summer months.
Remove Unwanted Leg Veins with Dr. U
Having leg veins shouldn’t stop you from being your best self.
If you have leg veins that you want to be removed, schedule a consultation with Dr. Umar using the button below.
FAQ – Leg Vein Removal Frequently Asked Questions
Why Do Leg Veins Develop?
Leg veins typically develop due to weak valves inside the blood vessels. These valves typically help move the blood upward and prevent backflow. However, defects in the valves may develop over time due to aging, poor circulation, or pressure building up on the vessels. This causes the blood to accumulate in the lower extremities causing vessels to bulge.
How Long Does it Take for Ascelera to Remove Leg Veins?
After sclerotherapy, treated veins generally fade within a few weeks [1].
Sometimes, it may take up to a month or more to see full results.
Does sclerotherapy require multiple treatments?
Multiple treatments may be required depending on the severity of the leg veins. If you are unsure or have more questions regarding leg vein removal treatments, consult Dr. Umar using the free consultation link above to discuss your options.
Further Reading
What is Sclerotherapy: Reducing Appearance of Enlarged Veins by MayoClinic
References
- 1. Sclerotherapy – Mayo Clinic. www.mayoclinic.org. Accessed July 21, 2022. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/sclerotherapy/about/pac-20384592#:~:text=Sclerotherapy%20effectively%20treats%20varicose%20and
