In an effort to provide the highest quality surgical and medical care for our patients, LMAH has added laser surgery to our capabilities. Laser surgery is cutting edge technology for not only veterinary medicine, but also human medicine. Laser surgery allows shorter surgical/anesthesia time, quicker healing, and less post-operative discomfort.  Here are answers for some frequently-asked questions.

How does a laser work?
A laser produces an invisible beam of light that vaporizes the tissue as it "cuts." As the doctor directs the laser to the area, it cuts a precise thin layer of tissue and leaves the nearby tissues unaffected. The laser can be used to seal, cut, or vaporize tissue.
 

Is a laser dangerous to my pet?
The laser affects only the area it is directed, just as a scalpel blade only cuts the tissue it touches. In cases of surgeries of the head area, eye protection is provided for the patient.

What are the benefits of laser surgery?

Less Pain: The laser seals nerve endings as it cuts. As a result, the patient will experience less pain and be more comfortable in the post-operative period.

Less Swelling: Laser surgery allows a precise, clean cut. Because there is no crushing, tearing, or bruising of skin and tissues this results in less post-operative swelling.

Less Bleeding: The laser seals small blood vessels and thus results in less bleeding during surgery. Quick and precise control of bleeding helps to speed surgical time and thereby decreases time of patient under anesthesia.

What surgeries can be done with a laser?
- Declaw
- Any routine spay or neuter
- Oral/dental procedures
- Exotic animal surgery
- Mass removals
- Other specialized surgeries