WHAT IS A LIGHTSCALPEL CO2 LASER?
The LightScalpel CO2 laser is a device that produces a concentrated beam of light. The highly focused CO2 laser beam vaporizes, cleanly and precisely, while sealing blood vessels at the same time. Years of experience in medicine and oral surgery went into the design of the LightScalpel laser, which was made to provide superior care for patients.
WHAT IS LASER SURGERY AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Traditional surgery with a scalpel or scissors can bruise or crush tissue. When we use the LightScalpel CO2 laser, only an intense beam of laser light interacts with the tissue. There is no mechanical trauma to the tissue and the coagulation zone is very narrow (as little as 50 microns – almost the width of a human hair).
The CO2 laser has the unique ability to vaporize or ‘erase’ tissue. The CO2 laser can be used to make incisions, as well as to remove unhealthy tissue. Our laser is so precise that it can selectively remove only a few cells at a time if needed. At the same time, it is powerful enough to de-bulk the largest of tumors.
ARE LIGHTSCALPEL LASER PROCEDURES SAFE?
When used according to accepted guidelines by a trained practitioner, the laser is as safe as other instruments. You will wear special protective glasses, just as you would to protect your eyes from sun exposure.
IS LASER SURGERY APPROPRIATE FOR ME?
A laser can perform a wide variety of surgical procedures. Your doctor will be able to tell you if you are a candidate for laser surgery.
Benefits of a CO2 Laser
The comfort of our patients is one of our top priorities, and we believe that a CO2 laser is the best tool to ensure that frenectomies are as successful as possible. Benefits of cold laser technology include:
No general anesthetic is required
- Precision that can't be matched by treatment with scalpels
- Virtually no bleeding and no stitches required after treatment
- Minimally invasive and allows for a quick healing period
- Lower risk of infection during the healing process