CO2 Laser Surgery
Decreasing surgical recovery time for your pet's lumps and bumps
Petderm uses CO2 laser surgery for advanced and efficient procedures, often resulting in less pain and less swelling during recovery. This laser technology is particularly useful in areas where traditional surgeries are difficult, such as the ear canal, feet and nose. CO2 lasers allow our dermatologists to remove skin and ear tumors with minimal bleeding and recovery time compared to traditional surgery.
The benefits of CO2 laser surgery:
- Minimized bleeding due to laser coagulation,
- Reduced post-operative pain for your pet,
- Lower risk of infection due to reduced tissue trauma,
- Faster healing times compared to traditional scalpel methods.
In dermatology, where pets often have multiple lesions, CO2 laser surgery is especially effective. Unlike traditional surgery, which can take hours of cutting and stitching for each site, CO2 laser procedures can be done in half the time, promoting faster healing.
Our clinic uses the CO2 laser for various procedures, including:
- Benign tumor and growth removal of papillomas (warts), histiocytomas, and adenomas,
- Removing masses within the ear canal,
- Treatment of chronic otitis cases with tissue overgrowth,
- Treatment of certain types of skin cancers like mast cell tumors, squamous cell carcinoma, melanomas, adenocarinomas, and cutaneous skin tumors,
- Skin reshaping and repair including correction of nasal fold dermatitis, upper lip fold section, and excision of excessive skin growths.
How to book this service?
Please ask your family veterinarian for a referral. Send your veterinarian a referral request to get your initial consultation booked!
We understand you may be struggling to find the help you need for your special pet. We want to help so we created a self-referral process for a dermatology consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
PetDerm advises pet parents to try to keep their pet calm and inactive during the day and evening following a surgical procedure. The timing for a pet’s return to normal activity and habits may vary, and it is recommended to follow the specific medical advice provided for your pet after the procedure.
Potential side effects or complications from CO2 laser surgery are uncommon and the same as with any surgery. These may include swelling, discomfort or pain at the surgery site, and, very rarely, secondary postoperative infections. These events are uncommon and happen less often than with conventional surgical techniques.
CO2 laser surgical procedures generally entail less pain and swelling compared to traditional methods. While sedation or general anesthesia is commonly required, recovery after CO2 surgery is typically swift.
The recovery time varies based on the type of surgery, but overall, recuperation tends to be swifter after CO2 laser surgery in comparison to traditional surgical procedures. PetDerm offers Phovia Light Therapy to further expedite the healing process.
CO2 laser surgery utilizes a carbon dioxide laser instead of conventional instruments like scalpel blades for various surgical procedures. The use of a CO2 laser offers several advantages, including reduced pain during recovery, minimized inflammation, and faster recuperation. Particularly when removing surface lesions or growths, the CO2 laser allows for the excision of multiple masses without the need for suturing each site. This not only streamlines the surgical procedure but also contributes to a more efficient and expedited recovery process. PetDerm offers Phovia Light Therapy to further expedite the healing process.
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