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If you’re concerned about the appearance of varicose or spider veins , or if the veins are causing you pain, a visit to your dermatologist is likely in order.  He or she will assess your condition and recommend treatment options ranging from conservative to more aggressive, depending on the particulars of your situation.  Mild cases may benefit from simply elevating the legs, or wearing compression stockings; however, in many cases, additional treatment is necessary. Sclerotherapy: A Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Solution One of the most common forms of treating varicose veins is called sclerotherapy.  Sclerotherapy is an in-office procedure that minimizes the appearance of varicose and spider veins in the legs.  The sclerotherapy treatment consists of injecting a chemical or saline solution into the visible section of the vein.  The injected solution serves as an irritant to the vein walls, causing them to thicken and then bind together, effectively closing the vein and allowing it to turn into scar tissue that is then absorbed by the body. Asclera, Now Available in the United States Though it’s been used in Europe for years, it was only recently that the FDA approved the Asclera sclerotherapy solution for use in the United States.  Like other sclerotherapy solutions, Asclera uses a chemical solution—in this case, a drug called polidocanol—as a method by which to damage or irritate the blood vessel lining, causing the veins to close and in time, disappear

Merz Aesthetics today announced it is now shipping Asclera™ (polidocanol) Injection sclerotherapy treatment to doctors’ offices throughout the U.S.  Previously only available in Europe, Asclera™ was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).