LASER SURGERY . . .

is now standard practice at POCOPSON VETERINARY STATION!  In our continuing effort to provide the highest quality care to you and your pets, we are proud to announce that surgical procedures conducted at our office utilize a state-of-the-art laser scalpel.

HOW IT WORKS

Many different types of lasers have had applications in both human and veterinary medicine, with carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers the most practical for treating dogs and cats. Simply stated, the energy created by the carbon dioxide laser is absorbed by the water of the tissues where it is applied (remember, our bodies are made up of nearly two-thirds water). The laser vaporizes this water, allowing us to easily remove the tissue that the laser has struck. The great thing is that because the laser has virtually no effect on the surrounding tissues, we can easily pinpoint the area on which we wish to operate.

SOME OF THE MAJOR ADVANTAGES

• Virtually painless - The laser seals the nerve endings as it cuts thereby reducing post operative pain; it also seals the lymphatic tissue, which reduces swelling.   These things both contribute to making the healing process significantly more comfortable for your pet.
• Less Bleeding - The laser energy automatically seals small blood vessels as it cuts, thereby decreasing the blood loss normally associated with a surgical procedure.
• Reduced Risk - By shortening the time your pet is under anesthesia  there is less risk due to the anesthesia.  The laser makes it possible to do some procedures under local anesthetic, which is beneficial to the older pets who are more sensitive to general anesthetia.
• Reduced Infection Risk - The laser sterilizes as it cuts the tissue.
• Less Scarring - The laser destroys abnormal tissue and preserves normal tissue.  It allows normal, gentle healing with little or no scarring.
• Quick Return to Normal Activities - The healing is rapid and there is less post-operative pain.

Growth identified for laser surgery	Laser removal of growth	Post-laser surgery removal of growth

 

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