Carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers have become a standard of care for our surgical team. Delivering the ideal wavelength for all soft tissue surgery, CO2 lasers provide increased versatility and precision. As it cuts, the laser seals small blood vessels. This drastic reduction in bleeding enables a number of new surgical procedures that are not practical with conventional scalpel. It also seals nerve endings and lymphatics, resulting in less edema and pain. The patient experiences a far more comfortable post-operative recovery.
Since it efficiently kills bacteria in its path, it also produces a sterilizing effect which minimizes the risk of infection. Reduced risk of infection, less bleeding, less pain and less swelling often allow the patient a far quicker recovery after the surgery.