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What is a laser?

LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser is an opto-electronic device that produces a highly concentrated light rays. Laser power may range from milliWatts (in CD-ROM drives and laser pointers) to dozens of Watts (industrial and medical applications) and over trillions of Watts (pulsed lasers in scientific and military applications).

What is laser surgery?

Interaction of laser light with tissue provides a fundamentally different approach to surgery. In laser surgery, a highly focused laser beam can efficiently ablate (either vaporize or chip away) the living tissue. At the same time, it seals (welds) capillaries, small blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerve endings, with significant benefits to both patients and surgeons.


Why Laser Surgery?

Less Pain
The laser seals nerve endings as it "cuts." As a result, your pet will experience less pain and be more comfortable post operatively.

Less Bleeding
The Laser seals small blood vessels during surgery. This speeds many procedures, reducing the time your pet needs to be under anesthesia, which further reduces possible complications.

Less Swelling
Laser energy does not crush, tear or bruise tissue because the only thing that touches your pet is an invisible beam of light.

What does this mean for my pet?

Reduced risk of infection
As the laser removes diseased tissue, it seals the skin and reduces the amount of bacteria present.

Precision
The laser can remove unhealthy tissue while minimizing adverse effects to healthy surrounding tissue.

Quick return to normal activities
Healing is rapid and there is less post-operative discomfort and a better course of healing.

Laser Procedures Include:

  • Spays and neuters
  • Declaws. This is one of the most frequent uses of the laser. The pain reduction is remarkable.
  • Ear surgeries, especially for those dogs with chronic ear infections that require reconstructive-type surgeries.
  • Eye and eyelid surgeries
  • Oral surgery
  • Lick granulomas
  • Lump or tumor removals