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September 2023 Spider Vein Special
Summer Legs Are Made in the Winter!™ Summer may be coming to a close, but we are already thinking about next summer! We are offering a limited time special on spider vein treatment. Spider Vein Treatment Package $750 for 3 Treatment Sessions($150 savings) Sclerotherapy or surface laser sessions by our nurse practitioners Mallory and Katie...
Lymphatic Nutrition Tips
Do you have Lymphedema or Lipedema? Our Certified Lymphedema Therapists Sara Salinas and Sara Randolph put together these nutrition tips to help manage your symptoms. Increase Water Intake Decrease Caffeine and Artificial Sweeteners Avoid Face Food, Processed Foods, and Sugar Eat Mostly Whole Foods Increase Fiber Treating Lymphedema and Lipedema Our Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLT)...
Don’t Ruin Your Summer Vacation
Summer Travel Can Increase Your Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is the formation of a blood clot inside a vein deep in the body, especially in the legs. DVT may not have any symptoms but can cause pain, swelling, and warmth in the leg. If untreated, people with DVT are...
AVLS Lymphedema Presentation
Dr. Schoonover and Mallory Bragg, FNP-C recently presented to fellow physicians and Advance Practice Providers on the benefits of integrating with Lymphatic Therapists in the evaluation and treatment of Lymphedema in their offices.
Lafayette Regional Vein and Laser Center Is Now Indiana Vein Specialists
After 18 years of practicing medicine in Lafayette, Dr. Marlin Schul has entrusted his practice to Dr. Jeff Schoonover and our team at Indiana Vein Specialists. You can read Dr. Schul’s message here. We want to extend a warm welcome to all the patients of Lafayette Regional Vein and Laser Center! We are currently working...
Try Compression Socks this Summer
Do your legs a favor this summer and check out our compression store! We offer a variety of stockings, socks, and sleeves for both men and women. Our store has a range of colors and styles to match your personal tastes. Whether you need sports socks, dress socks, panty hose, or medical grade stockings, we can fit...
Presenting With Varicose and Spider Veins
One of the most frequent questions we get from our patients is how we address both varicose and spider veins. In this blog, we’ll discuss how we help patients with both dilated varicosities and small caliber surface veins (spider veins). What is the Difference Between Varicose and Spider Veins? Varicose veins are large, swollen, and twisted blue...
Varicose Veins After Pregnancy
Now that your little bundle of joy has arrived, you may be concerned to see that your varicose veins didn’t disappear with your baby bump. If your veins don’t improve within 6 months of pregnancy, you should talk to a vein specialist. Pregnancy and Varicose Veins Varicose veins develop when the valves that keep blood...
Association Between Varicose Veins and DVT
A recent study published in the Journal American Medical Association (JAMA) found a significant association between varicose veins and DVT (deep vein thrombosis), and less clear potential associations with pulmonary embolism (PE) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Association Between Varicose Veins and DVT The significance of this large, retrospective population study (over 400,000 people) is...
Is it a Cold or Flu
Your nose is stuffy, your headaches, and your throat hurts. Is it a cold or flu, and what does this mean for your scheduled appointment or Varicose Vein Treatments at Indiana Vein Specialists? With so much flu going around, many of our patients have questions like: “Should I come in for my appointment if I...
Compression Socks Are For Everyone
Knee high compression socks or calf sleeves are becoming increasingly popular among athletes, walkers and runners, travelers and even moms. If you have participated in or attended any athletic events lately, you have probably noticed that many participants are wearing socks or sleeves and you may wonder why. Medical grade compression stockings improve blood flow...
It’s Construction Season
It’s that time of year! Summer is not only a great time for beautiful weather, but in Hamilton County, it’s construction season as well! When traveling to either of our offices, in Fishers or Carmel please give yourself a bit of extra time. Road closures are common close to both locations currently. Check the Status...