Laser Procedures

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Laser surgery uses an intense beam of light that is precisely focused to allow it to cut tissue, much as a scalpel does. The energy contained in the laser beam vaporizes the water found in body tissues, allowing a precise "cut" that seals blood vessels and nerve endings, resulting in less bleeding and less pain. Additional benefits of laser surgery include reduced swelling at the surgery site, reduced risk of infection, and a quicker recovery from many surgical procedures.

A surgical laser has many applications in veterinary medicine, including feline de-claws, mass removals, dental procedures, and upper airway surgery (soft palate resection and stenotic nares) in brachycephalic breeds such as the Bulldog and Pug. There are many other potential uses as well. Please ask our staff veterinarians if laser surgery is right for your pet.

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