Laser Surgery FAQ's

Less Pain - The laser seals nerve endings as it "cuts", so your pet may require less anesthesia during the operation; pain after the surgery is also reduced.

Less Bleeding - The laser seals small blood vessels during surgery.

Less Swelling - Laser energy does not crush, tear or bruise because there is no physical contact with the tissue. 
 

What does this mean for my pet?

Reduced risk of infection - The laser sterilizes as it removes diseased tissue, killing bacteria that cause infection.

Precision - The laser can remove unhealthy tissue without affecting or removing surrounding healthy tissue.

Quick return to normal activities - Healing is rapid and there is less post-operative discomfort.


Are lasers new?

No. Laser technology has been proven to work for more than 20 years - physicians have used lasers to help many thousands of people.

What types of procedures can a laser perform?

A laser is ideal for a wide variety of surgical procedures for dogs, cats, birds, and other animals. Laser surgery can correct many common conditions such as cysts, tumors, warts, and infections that may occur around the eyes, ears, in the mouth, and anywhere on the skin. Specialized internal procedures are also possible as well as oral surgery and declaws in cats which were previously so painful. 


What is a laser?

A laser is a device that generates an intense beam of light at a specific wavelength. 

How does a laser work?

We use a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, the most widely used type of medical laser in the world. CO2 lasers produce an invisible beam that vaporizes the water normally found in the skin and other soft tissue. Because the laser beam can be precisely controlled, it removes or "cuts" only a thin layer of tissue at one time, leaving the surrounding areas unaffected. This level of control allows your veterinarian to be extremely precise in every laser surgical procedure. 

Is Laser Surgery more costly?

Yes, due to the high cost of the laser unit and the training involved, there is an increased fee of $25-125 for laser surgery, depending on the procedure.

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