Laser Surgery
Your pet's health is as important to us as it is to
you.
We are pleased to offer laser surgery as an exciting new option for
safe, comfortable treatment.
In many procedures the laser can replace the scalpel and provide a
better alternative to traditional surgery. |
- Less pain – The laser seals nerve endings as it
"cuts," so your pet may require less anesthesia during the
operation, reducing the risk of complications. Pain after 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 can 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.
Laser procedures reduce the trauma to your pet, improve
healing, and may shorten time spent in the veterinary
hospital.
Are lasers new?
No, Laser technology has proven to work for more than 20
years – medical doctors have used lasers to help many thousands of
people.
We are pleased to be among the first veterinary practices to offer
laser surgery specifically for animals.
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. Your veterinarian will be able to if tell your pet's
procedure can be performed with a laser.
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?
Our patients are treated with 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 surgery
procedure.
