St Louis Laser Lipo Center

Dr. Thomas Wright of O’Fallon, MO Awarded 2011 Compassionate Doctor Award

twright — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:33:29 +0000

Dr. Thomas Wright of the Laser Lipo and Vein Center in O’Fallon, MO has been honored with the 2011 Compassionate Doctor Award. This marks the second consecutive year Dr. Wright has garnered high enough marks in reviews from his patients to earn the prestigious honor.

Physicians achieving this recognition have been rated by the patients they see on a range of factors, including bedside manner, time spent with patients, courtesy of doctor’s staff and office follow-up. While many physicians receive positive reviews from their patients, few receive sufficiently high accolades to qualify for this award.

“Being recognized by patients is a great honor, since their health and well-being is our highest priority,” Dr. Thomas Wright commented in response to the award. “All of us here at Laser Lipo and Vein Center are proud to hear that our patients appreciate their visits with us. We work very hard to ensure their best possible care and happiness.”

Dr. Wright is the Medical Director of the Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St Louis, Missouri. His practice specializes in vein treatment and cosmetic medicine, including liposuction, cosmetic surgery, body sculpting and treatment and diagnosis of vein disease. Dr. Wright was one of the first two-hundred-plus surgeons in the United States to become board certified in Phlebology by the American Board of Phlebology. Dr. Wright received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, NC and completed his medical training at the University of Missouri at Columbia. He completed his residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham. He is also a registered medical sonographer, credentialed by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, a Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and a former Howard Hughes Research Fellow. Dr. Wright is a board-certified surgeon who has been performing cosmetic procedures for over ten years. He was trained in liposuction by the inventor of tumescent liposuction, Dr. Jeffrey Klein.

In addition to the Compassionate Doctor Award, Dr. Wright has been accorded many other honors during his medical career. Some of these awards include election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award, and appointment as a Howard Hughes Research Fellow. In 2009, Dr. Wright was selected as one of St Louis Magazine’s TOP DOCS. TOP DOCS are chosen by physicians that have been previously honored. The selection represents the endorsement of the St. Louis medical community.

Patient’s Choice, the organization granting this award, is committed to recognizing excellence in patient care and medical expertise among physicians nationwide. Awards are based on patient reviews, and include hundreds of thousands of opinions throughout the year. Only those who receive the highest possible ratings are recognized through the Compassionate Doctor certification. In addition to naming Compassionate Doctor Award winners, the organization also bestows Patients’ Choice Award, which Dr. Wright has won in 2010 and 2011.

Approximately 100 million patients access websites like Patient’s Choice to offer feedback about the care they received from their own doctors. Those physicians who achieve nearly perfect scores in bedside manner and overall care are selected for the prestigious Compassionate Doctor award. This year, the honor was only granted to nearly three percent of the country’s 720,000 physicians in active practice.

For more information about Dr. Wright, please call Laser Lipo and Vein Center at (636) 397-4012 or visit http://www.laserlipoandveins.com.

Dr. Thomas Wright Presents Approach for a More Efficient Method for Foam Sclerosant at the American College of Phlebology

twright — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:32:08 +0000

Dr. Thomas Wright announces a solution for a recurring problem when using the most common method of preparing foam sclerosant.

Dr. Thomas Wright of the Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St Louis presented an abstract at the Annual Congress of the American College of Phlebology which proposes a more efficient means of preparing foam sclerosant. Foam sclerosant is the treatment of choice for varicose vein treatment in areas other than the saphenous veins.

“As foam sclerotherapy becomes more popular for varicose vein treatment, it’s important to develop a method for delivering the treatment that is as effective and efficient as possible,” says Dr. Wright.

At present, the most common technique for preparing the foam sclerosant is to prepare it with atmospheric air. This technique has been popular in application since being described by Italian Phlebologist Lorenzo Tessari in 2000. Tessari’s method combines air and sclerosant and passes it through a stop cock 10-15 times until thick foam is produced. A common problem with this method is leakage of sclerosant from the stop cock.

In an abstract presented at the Annual Congress of the American College of Phlebology in Orlando, FL, Dr. Wright proposed a method utilizing a solution similar in cost and time to the Tessari method, yet with far less risk of leakage and waste. The method uses a Luer Lock-to-Luer Lock connection to foam the sclerosant. This technique uses materials that are easily re-sterilized and provides a much more secure connection during preparation. Neither material nor time is wasted, conserving physician and patient time, as well as supply.

Sclerotherapy, as a treatment, has existed for over a century. In the early 20th century, innovations in sclerosants led to today’s safe and effective foam sclerotherapy. The Tessari method is popularly used to foam sclerosants for vein treatment today.

Dr. Thomas Wright is the Medical Director of the Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St Louis, Missouri. His practice specializes in vein treatment and cosmetic medicine, including liposuction, cosmetic surgery, body sculpting and treatment and diagnosis of vein disease.

Dr. Wright was one of the first two-hundred-plus surgeons in the United States to become board certified in Phlebology by the American Board of Phlebology. Dr. Wright received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, NC and completed his medical training at the University of Missouri at Columbia. He completed his residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham. He is also a registered medical sonographer, credentialed by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and a Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and a former Howard Hughes Research Fellow.
To contact Dr. Thomas Wright of the Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St Louis, Missouri call 636-614-1665 or visit http://www.laserlipoandveins.com.

Study by Dr. Thomas Wright Finds Variances in Pain and Discomfort Using 1470 nm and 810 nm Endovenous Lasers

twright — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:29:56 +0000

Patients experienced significantly less pain when the 1470 nm laser was used.

Dr. Thomas Wright of the Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St Louis performed a comparative study finding significant variation in pain and discomfort levels when vein procedures were performed using two different laser fibers, one 1470 nanometer and one 810 nanometer. The results of this study were recently published in the prestigious medical journal Phlebology.

The study was performed on fifty-two (52) patients with incompetent greater saphenous veins. Twenty-six (26) of the patients were treated by 1470 nm radial emitting and twenty-six (26) by 810 nm diode emitting fibers set to 15W. The average diameter of segments treated was 7.54 mm for 1470 nm and 6.56 mm for 810 nm. All laser ablations were performed with perivenous tumescent anesthesia using lidocaine diluted in saline to a concentration of .05%.

The average length of segment treated was 39.88 cm for 1470 nm and 35 cm for 810 nm. The average linear energy density for all segments treated by 1470 nm radial emitting laser was 51.8 J/cm compared to 81.1 J/cm for 810 nm diode emitting fiber.
The results were significant. The amount of pain experienced during the procedure was rated on a scale of 0-10, ten being most severe. The average maximum pain rating for 1470 nm fiber was 0.31 compared to 1.0 for 810 nm fiber. This was a statistically significant difference at the 95% confidence interval, with a p-value of .0500.

Using the same pain scale, Dr. Wright assessed one week post-operative pain. The average maximum pain rating for the 1470 nm was 0.69, and 2.08 for the 810 nm. With a p-value of .0027, the results were statistically significant at 95% confidence interval.

After one week, discomfort was reported by 12 of 26 (46%) treated with the 1470 nm fiber and by 17 of 26 (65.4%) treated with the 810 nm fiber. The calculated odds ratio indicated patients to be 2.22 times more likely to experience discomfort from the 810 nm laser versus the 1470 nm laser.

After both one week and one month, closure rates for 1470 nm fiber were 26 out of 26 or 100%. The closure rate for 810 nm fiber were 24 out of 26 (92.3%) at one week and 25 out of 26 (96.1%) at one month. After one week, discomfort was reported by 12 of 26 (46%) in 1470 nm fiber and by 17 of 26 (65.4%) in 810 nm fiber.

The comparative study demonstrates a significant difference in pain ratings, both during and one week after the procedure. When treated with the 1470 nm radial emitting fiber, patients’ reported pain levels that were significantly lower than patients treated with an 810 nm laser. The risk of patient discomfort was found to be 45% greater with the 810 nm laser.

Endovenous laser treatment has become a popular procedure for superficial vein treatment since the approval of laser ablation by the FDA in 2002. Two of the most popular lasers in use today for treatment of veins are the 1470 nm and 810 nm lasers. An important concern of patients that led to this comparative study is the pain and discomfort experienced, which this study found is a direct result of the difference in energy levels of the lasers.

Dr. Thomas Wright is the Medical Director of the Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St Louis, Missouri. His practice specializes in vein treatment and cosmetic medicine, including liposuction, cosmetic surgery, body sculpting and treatment and diagnosis of vein disease.

Dr. Wright was one of the first two-hundred-plus surgeons in the United States to become board certified in Phlebology by the American Board of Phlebology. Dr. Wright received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, NC and completed his medical training at the University of Missouri at Columbia. He completed his residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham. He is also a registered medical sonographer, credentialed by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, a Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and a former Howard Hughes Research Fellow.
To contact Dr. Thomas Wright of the Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St Louis, Missouri call 636-397-4012 or visit http://www.stlouislaserveins.com.

Dr. Thomas Wright, MD, Awarded the Patients’ Choice Award for 2011

twright — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:27:01 +0000

Dr. Thomas Wright, Phlebologist & Cosmetic Surgeon of the Laser Lipo & Vein Center in St. Louis, MO has been awarded the Patient’s Choice Award for 2011.

Dr. Thomas Wright of the Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St Louis, Missouri, has been chosen as one of the nation’s top physicians honored by the 2011 Patients’ Choice Award.
Dr. Wright received near perfect scores from his patients rating such areas as follow-up care, accuracy of diagnosis, the doctor’s bedside manner, the amount of time patients spend with the doctor and overall opinion. Dr. Wright was a Patients’ Choice honoree in 2010 as well.

“Patient experience is our highest priority,” stated Dr. Wright. “To earn the trust and approval of our patients and to assist in their health care is an honor for me.”

Dr. Wright is the Medical Director of the Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St Louis, Missouri. His practice specializes in vein treatment and cosmetic medicine, including liposuction, cosmetic surgery, body sculpting and treatment and diagnosis of vein disease.
Dr. Wright was one of the first two-hundred-plus surgeons in the United States to become board certified in Phlebology by the American Board of Phlebology. Dr. Wright received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, NC and completed his medical training at the University of Missouri at Columbia. He completed his residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham. He is also a registered medical sonographer, credentialed by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and a Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and a former Howard Hughes Research Fellow. Dr. Wright is a board-certified surgeon who has been performing cosmetic procedures for over ten years. He was trained in liposuction by the inventor of tumescent liposuction, Dr. Jeffrey Klein.

In addition to the Patients’ Choice Awards, Dr. Wright has been accorded many other honors during his medical career. Some of these awards include election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award, and appointment as a Howard Hughes Research Fellow. In 2009, Dr. Wright was selected as one of St Louis Magazine’s TOP DOCS. TOP DOCS are chosen by physicians that have been previously honored. The selection represents the endorsement of the St. Louis medical community.

Of over 700,000 active physicians in the United States, only 5 percent received the prestigious Patients’ Choice Award in 2011. The voting takes place exclusively among patients.

To contact Dr. Thomas Wright of the Laser Lipo and Vein Center in St. Louis, Missouri, call 636-397-4012 or visit http://www.laserlipoandveins.com.

We have some specials for that special mom

twright — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:28:57 +0000

Our Mother’s Day specials help you say ‘thanks’ to your special mom… or yourself!
Call between now and May 31 to take advantage of these specials:

Skin tightening
- on one area of the body $250
or package of 5 treatments $1250 (a savings of 50%)

- for the face $200
or package of 5 treatments $1000 (a savings of 50%)

Botox cosmetic $10.00 per unit (a savings of 20%)

Sclerotherapy for spider veins
$25 off per leg – new patients only

Call now — (636) 594-8371

Appointment must be made by 5/31/2012

What is the St. Louis Laser Lipo Center?

St. Louis Laser Lipo Center is a medical practice that incorporates advanced and innovative medical technology into a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Led by Dr. Thomas Wright, St. Louis Laser Lipo Center performs state-of-the-art cosmetic treatments such as liposuction, cosmetic injectables, permanent laser hair removal, skin tightening, facial peels, skin rejuvenation and microdermabrasion.

What Can We Do For You?

St. Louis Laser Lipo Center specializes in a minimally invasive liposuction technique called “tumescent liposuction” that is performed with local anesthesia. This reduces both the risk and cost of liposuction procedures. It also enables the doctor to work gently and precisely, assessing the symmetry and accuracy of fat removal as he goes. Since patients are awake, they can move naturally and help the doctor be as precise as possible. Incisions are tiny and downtime is minimal.

We also use state-of-the-art lasers for cosmetic treatments such as skin rejuvenation and tightening of the skin where is has last shape. We are proud to feature the Soprano XLi for laser hair removal, the most comfortable and accurate laser available. Treatments with the Soprano are quick, comfortable, effective and affordable.

Dr. Wright is also skilled with injections of Botox and fillers such as Radiesse and Restylane, ensuring natural yet youthful results.

What’s New At The Center

Skin tightening is now a featured treatment at St. Louis Laser Lipo Center. Many people have issues with skin tone, either after weight loss or through the natural process of aging. Our comfortable laser causes skin to generate collagen, which supports and hydrates skin. The treatment can be done on any area of the body and requires no downtime.

We also now offer microdermabrasion and facial peels. Whether used together or separately, these treatments reduce the appearance of fine lines and cause visible reversal of the effects sun damage and aging.

Our permanent laser hair removal continues to be a revolutionary procedure much discussed in the rea. The treatment is comfortable, like a warm stone massage, and treatments can be done rapidly. The laser moves over the skin constantly, not stopping and starting like other treatments. It also does not give the painful jabs of other machines. Hair is destroyed at the follicle and with enough treatment, never reappears. Unlike other techniques, ours can be done on any skin tone, even tanned or dark skin.

Dr. Wright is proud to be one of the first 40 vein surgeons in the country to introduce VEINWAVE. VEINWAVE is a device that uses pulsed radio waves to treat small, unsightly spider and thread veins on the face and body. These veins are typically untreatable with traditional sclerotherapy, but VEINWAVE allows Dr. Wright to treat even hard-to-reach veins quickly with virtually no pain at all. The treatment takes less than 15 minutes to perform and involves no downtime. Any adult man or woman in good health who has thin spider veins or the tangled, thread-like veins known as telangiectasia is a good candidate.