THOMAS WRIGHT, M.D., FACP, Medical Director of Laser Lipo & Vein Center in St. Louis, MO, was one of the first 200-plus surgeons in the nation to become board certified in phlebology by the American Board of Phlebology. Dr. Wright attended Duke University for his […]
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VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY AND the associated varicose veins are not just a cosmetic concern; they can result in physical symptoms. Signs of venous insufficiency include: varicose veins; leg swelling; skin changes, such as redness or a brownish staining and a whitish loss of skin pigment; and
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Vein stripping or vein ligitation of the saphenous vein was once the primary method for treatment of varicose veins and its underlying cause. It involves tying off and stripping out the damaged vein. Vein stripping usually requires a recovery period of six weeks or more
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The laser, Lipo & Vein Center is a medical practice that incorporates advanced and innovative medical technology into a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Led by Dr. Thomas Wright, the Laser, Lipo & Vein Center is dedicated to educating and treating patients who have varicose, spider veins
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The Laser Vein Center is a leading St. Louis vein center under the direction of board-certified vein specialist Dr. Thomas Wright. We offer a wide range of minimally invasive and effective treatments to help you get rid of spider veins and varicose veins with as
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June 3, 2011 – O’Fallon, MO — “Suicide doctor” Jack Kevorkian’s death today at 83 from pulmonary thrombosis is an all-too-frequent result of ignoring vein health, says Dr. Thomas Wright. A member of the American College of Phlebology and the board-certified director of the Laser,
April 5, 2010 – O’Fallon, MO — While the dangers of sun exposure to areas of the skin that have been treated for varicose and spider veins- such as hyperpigmentation and blanching – are well established, physicians are citing a startling increase in a less
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April 3, 2010 – O’Fallon, MO — According to research presented at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting raising the amount of vitamin D in the blood appears to help some people; at least those deficient in the vitamin; reduce their risk of heart
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January 5, 2010 – O’Fallon, MO — Millions of men and women suffer from spider veins and telangectasia (thread veins) – those unsightly clusters of red, blue or purple veins that spider-web across the cheeks, thighs, calves, ankles and knees. In fact, for Western populations
