Veterinary Laser Surgery
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 us to be extremely precise in every laser
surgery procedure.
Why laser
surgery?
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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.
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Less Bleeding - The laser seals small blood vessels
during surgery.
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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?
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Reduced Risk of Infection - The laser sterilizes as it
removes diseased tissue, killing bacteria that cause
infection.
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Precision - The laser can remove unhealthy tissue
without affecting or removing surrounding healthy tissue.
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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 been 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.
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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 at Adobe Pet Hospital will be
able to tell you if your pet's procedure can be performed with
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