Lafayette Varicose Veins Clinic
Lafayette Regional Vein Center
985 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette IN 47905
866-602-1730
VNUS in Lafayette, IN
Venous reflux disease can cause discomfort, swelling and varicose veins in your legs, it’s superficial, and approximately 25 million Americans suffer from venous reflux. There a procedure called VNUS Closure Fast that is minimally invasive and can treat venous reflux disease.
VNUS Closure Fast Procedure
This procedure utilizes heat to permanently close the problem vein. With VNUS Closure FAST a catheter is threaded into the vein near the knee, through a very small (2 mm to 3 mm) incision. Ultrasound is then used to correctly position the catheter in the vein. Before the catheter is turned on, local anesthesia is injected around the vein. The catheter heats up a 6.5 cm length of the vein for about 20 seconds and is then moved along the length of the vein. The VNUS Closure FAST closes and scars the vein, which is then treated as waste by the body and is removed over time.
Some parts of the treated varicose vein may remain in bulging sections and a few smaller veins may remain after treatment. These remaining veins can later be treated with sclerotherapy (injections which also close smaller veins) or laser treatment.
Because this treatment is minimally invasive, and performed with only local anesthesia, patients are back on their feet the next day. Improvements will be noticed in about one week, with the body taking several months to remove the scarred vein.
About Lafayette Regional Vein Center
Finding a Lafayette varicose veins clinic is simple with Lafayette Regional Vein Center. Located in Lafayette, Indiana, Dr. Marlin W. Schul, MD and his staff are committed to providing their patients with the very best modern medicine has to offer. Many suffer from uncomfortable and embarrassing vein diseases they wish to have treated. Thanks to modern technology and research, relief is now available to help those suffering from these painful and unsightly conditions. Dr. Schul is highly skilled in treating venous diseases and the Lafayette varicose veins clinic employs highly trained and skilled professionals to treat patients suffering from these diseases. Using only advanced, safe procedures, Dr. Schul and his staff ensure patients are given the best opportunities for success and relief. The Lafayette varicose veins clinic is determined to providing patients with safe and efficient treatment options. The best equipment and technology possible is used throughout the process to maintain their high rate of success and satisfaction. Consultation is a good idea for patients wishing to discuss all possible options to find one that best suits their needs. Some services used by Dr. Schul include compression stockings, foam sclerotherapy, varicose vein surgery, VNUS, venous reflux exams, endovenous laser ablation, radiofrequency occlusion among others. With so many options, patients will surely find relief at Lafayette Regional Vein Center.