Laser Surgery: Less Pain, Less Bleeding, Less Swelling, Quicker Recovery
At Cupertino Animal Hospital, your pet’s health is as important to us as it is to you. We are pleased to offer laser surgery as an option for safe and comfortable treatment. In fact, we were the first veterinary practice in the Silicon Valley to introduce laser surgery veterinary medicine.
You can feel confident that your pet’s surgery is in experienced hands. 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." As a result, your pet will experience reduced trauma, less pain and be more comfortable post operatively.
Less Bleeding
The laser seals small blood vessels during surgery. This speeds many procedures, reducing the time your pet needs to be under anesthesia, which further reduces possible complications.
Less Swelling
Laser energy does not crush, tear or bruise tissue because the only thing that touches your pet is an invisible beam of light.
What does this mean for my pet?
Reduced Risk of Infection
As the laser removes diseased tissue, it seals the skin and reduces the amount of bacteria present.
Precision
The laser can remove unhealthy tissue while minimizing adverse effects to healthy surrounding tissue.
Quick Return To Normal Activities
Healing is rapid and there is less post-operative discomfort and a better course of healing. To find out if your pet’s procedure can benefit from laser surgery, call to speak with Dr. Kureshi or our staff (408) 252-6380.
FAQ’s - Laser Surgery
What is a laser?
A laser is a device that generates an intense beam of coherent light that can cut, seal or vaporize tissue.
Why laser surgery?
- Less Pain - the laser automatically seals nerve endings, which means the patient feels less pain post-operatively.
- Less Bleeding - the laser seals small blood vessels during surgery.
- Less Swelling - the laser does not bruise or tear tissue, thereby reducing inflammatory responses and hastening healing.
- Quicker Recovery - decreased pain, bleeding and swelling mean that the patient can return to normal activity and the home environment sooner.
Are lasers new?
Laser technology has been helping doctors to safely and effectively treat patients for more than 30 years. The technology is well proven and well documented, and it is now being adopted by veterinarians to provide better pet care.
How does a laser work?
The way a particular laser works is determined by the specific wavelength of light that 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 the doctor can precisely control the laser, only a thin layer of tissue is removed, leaving the surrounding areas unaffected.
What type of procedures can a laser perform?
A laser is ideal for a wide variety of procedures for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and pocket pets. Some of these include the removal of cysts, tumors and warts, as well as specialized internal procedures.
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