LASER SURGERY

      We are pleased to offer
      laser surgery as an 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 - Laser energy seals nerve 
      endings as it moves through tissue.
      Your pet feels less pain  post-operatively.

      Less Bleeding - The laser seals small blood
vessels during surgery which allows your doctor to perform
surgeries with extraordinary precision.  This also speeds
some procedures reducing the need for anesthesia.

 Less Swelling - Laser energy does not crush, tear or bruise because
only a beam of intense light contacts 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 while minimizing
adverse affects to healthy surrounding tissue.

Quick Return To Normal Activities - Recovery is rapid and there is less
post-operative discomfort.

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?
The way a particular laser works is determined by the specific
wavelength of light it produces.  For example, the most commonly
used surgical laser is a CO2 laser which produces an invisible beam
of light that vaporizes the water normally found in the skin and
other soft tissue.  Because your veterinarian can precisely control
the laser, only a thin layer of tissue is removed, leaving the
surrounding areas unaffected.

For More Information
Please check with your veterinarian to see if Laser Surgery is a
good choice for your pets procedure.  If you still have questions
please visit www.petlasers.com.

available at our Village Oak and Northgate  locations