What is a Laser?
LASER is the abbreviation for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission Radiation. The amplified light of laser is caused by energizing molecules to emit light at a certain wavelength. The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is one of the most widely used medical lasers in the world.
How Does the Laser Work?
When CO2 laser is delivered to the soft tissue, the light energy is absorbed by the water existing in the soft tissue. By heating up and vaporizing the water, it separates the tissue. Since the CO2 laser beam can be precisely controlled and the thermal damage can be of 0.1mm beyond the beam, veterinarians can operate precisely in every laser procedure.
What are the Benefits of Laser Surgery?
The advantages of veterinary CO2 laser treatment include:
- Less Pain -The laser seals nerve endings as it cuts, so your pet will have less pain.
- Less Bleeding - The laser seals small blood vessels during surgery and speeds up surgery by minimizing bleeding.
- Less Swelling - No physical contact except the invisible laser beam. The tissue will not be crushed.
- Sterilization - The laser sterilizes the surgical site as it cuts. Bacteria and viruses are vaporized by the laser during laser surgery.
- Faster Recovery - Less bleeding and swelling will result in faster healing.
- Precision - The beam direction and power can be controlled precisely to remove thin layers of tissue and produce minimal side effects on the surrounding healthy tissue.
- Reduced Procedure Time - All of above factor will greatly reduce the procedure time.
- No Skin Sutures Placed - There is no need to return in 7-10 days to have sutures removed.