LASER SURGERY
Your pets are counting on you to learn about 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.
WHY LASER 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 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, improving healing, and may shorten the 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
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. We will be able to tell you if
your pet's procedure can be performed with a laser.
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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.
The use of
the Carbon Dioxide LASER largely replaces the scalpel in our office. We take great
pride in being the first veterinary hospital in Roanoke to use this laser.
Our new laser works safely and effectively with a reduction or
elimination of sutures, post-treatment pain, swelling and bleeding.
Many procedures can be done in our office the same day, and without
having to bring your pet back for surgery and an overnight stay. This will save you
a lot of time.
Our desire is to provide your pet with the
best health care possible, combining the latest advances in veterinary procedures with a
personal commitment to your pet's health.
TALK TO ONE OF OUR STAFF ABOUT THIS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE PROCEDURE.
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Mountain Zoo Camp LASER Demonstration
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