What Is Asclera^® (pronounced a skler ah)?

Asclera^® (polidocanol) Injection is a prescription medicine that is used in a procedure called sclerotherapy and is administered by a healthcare provider to treat two types of veins:  Uncomplicated Spider Veins (very small varicose veins <1mm in diameter) and Uncomplicated small varicose veins (1 to 3mm in diameter) known as Reticular Veins 

How Does Asclera^® Work?

Asclera^® is a sclerosing agent that is injected into the vein. It works by damaging the
endothelium, the cells lining the inside of blood vessels. This causes blood platelets to attach
 to the lining of the vessels; eventually, cellular debris and platelets cause the blood vessel to
clot. Over time, the clotted vein will be replaced with tissue.

How Long is Each Asclera Session? 

A typical sclerotherapy session lasts 15 to 45 minutes.  One injection is usually administered per inch with multiple injections per session. 

Patient Satisfaction¹

On average, 86% of patients were satisfied or very satisfied with their Asclera® treatment Patients were significantly more satisfied with Asclera® than with either sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS) or placebo (p<0.0001)

¹ At 12 and 26 weeks after last injection patients received the digital images of their treatment area taken at baseline and were asked to rate their satisfaction with their treatment using a verbal rating scale,
where 1 = very unsatisfied, 2 = somewhat unsatisfied, 3 = slightly satisfied, 4 = satisfied, and 5 = very satisfied.

What should I avoid after receiving an Asclera^® Injection?

For two to three days following the treatment, avoid (if you are uncertain, please ask your healthcare provider):

Are there any possible side effects to Asclera^® treatments?

Yes, they may include:

Severe allergic reactions have been reported following polidocanol use, including anaphylactic reactions, some of them fatal.  Severe reactions are most frequent with the use of larger
volumes (>3 ml).
 

How long is each Asclera^® session?

A typical sclerotherapy session lasts 15 to 45 minutes. One injection is usually administered per inch with multiple injections per session. Following treatment compression stockings or support hose should be worn continuously for 2-3 days and for 2-3 weeks during the day time.

In clinical studies, the following adverse events were observed after using Asclera and were more common with Asclera than placebo:

Injection site hematoma
Injection site irritation
Injection site discoloration
Injection site pain
Injection site itching
Injection site warmth
Neovascularization
Injection site clotting

Before and After photos of typical patient results using Asclera