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 Very few veterinary providers offer laser surgery for animals but we feel that they deserve the benefits that laser technology offers.
Dr. Michelle Radecky is one of only a handful of certified laser surgeons in Ohio. Having successfully passed the grueling examination process in South Carolina, she is a credentialed Fellow of Veterinary Laser Surgery.
Lasers have been successfully used on humans for over 30 years. This knowledge gained in human medicine is beneficial for your pets. Your pet's health is as important to us as it is to you. Hundreds of veterinarians in the US are offering laser surgery as an exciting new option for safer, more comfortable treatment. In many procedures, the laser can replace the scalpel and provide a better alternative to traditional surgery. It is also important to keep in mind that animals are not humans and the application of lasers in veterinary medicine is different than in human medicine. Dogs and cats heal differently than humans do. Unlike traditional scalpel, electrosurgery and radiosurgery, laser surgery does not require contact with skin to cut and allows the surgeon to use varying tip distance, angle and speed to achieve different effects on the type of tissue being worked on. Precise hand movements allow the laser surgeon to operate in a very artistic way that no other method can provide.
Why laser surgery?
Less Pain
The laser seals nerve endings as it "cuts." As a result, your pet will experience 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 a tiny 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.
Frequently asked questions:
What is a laser?
A laser is a device that generates an intense beam of coherent light that can cut, seal or vaporize tissue.
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 a 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. Unlike electrosurgery and radiosurgery, laser surgery does not require contact with skin to cut and allows the surgeon to use varying tip distance, angle and speed to achieve different effects on the type of tissue being worked on. Precise hand movements allow the laser surgeon to operate in a very artistic way that no other method can provide.
What type of procedures can a laser perform?
A laser is ideal for a wide variety of procedures for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, horses and other animals. Some of these include the removal of cysts, tumors and warts, as well as oral surgery, specialized internal procedures and major surgery.
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