We at Fork Union Animal Clinic were one of the first animal care facilities in the state of Virginia to offer laser surgery to our patients. We have been performing laser surgery since 1998.
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CO2 Laser Surgery is the best choice for general soft tissue surgery because the intense heat from the Laser beam produces the following benefits to your pet:
VIRTUALLY PAINLESS
- The Laser seals the nerve endings as it cuts, reducing post operative pain. The Laser also seals the lymphatic tissue, thus reducing swelling. The healing is much more comfortable.
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LESS BLEEDING
- the Laser energy automatically seals small blood vessels as it cuts. When defocused (moved away from tissue creating a larger spot size), the Laser becomes an effective coagulation device. Not only does the blood-free cutting benefit the patient, it provides a clear, dry surgical field for the surgeon. Without bleeders continually blocking the surgical field, the overall procedure time may be decreased. The lack of bleeding also lets the surgeon develop a really good feel for what normal tissue looks like, because he can see the tissue without blood being in the way. This enables the surgeon to have more control over what tissue to remove.
REDUCED RISK
- by shortening the anesthesia time, the pet is under less risk to the anesthetic. Some procedures can be done under local anesthetic, which is beneficial to the older pets who are more sensitive to general anesthetic.
REDUCES INFECTION
- the Laser sterilizes as it lases, and only the Laser beam touches the tissue.
LESS SCARRING
-the Laser allows destruction of abnormal tissue and preserves normal tissue. It allows normal, gentle healing with little or no scarring.
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MLS Laser Therapy is now AVAILABLE at Fork Union Animal Clinic
Fork Union Animal Clinic has been a leader in the use of lasers in veterinary medicine. Our hospital was one of the first in Virginia to use lasers for dog and cat surgery. The use of the surgical laser has benefited our patients due to reduced pain, reduced swelling and reduced bleeding.
Fork Union Animal Clinic is excited to announce the availability of MLS (Multiwave Locked System) laser therapy for our clients and patients. Therapy laser technology has demonstrated profound beneficial effects in the treatment of joint and muscle pain. These effects can improve the quality of life for patients suffering from all types of degenerative and inflammatory disease and can also be life saving. Some patients will find the relief so dramatic that they no longer need potentially toxic NSAID’s.
Treatments are totally painless and can be performed while a client waits for their pet. Many pets will improve after just a few treatments and some clients will notice relief of pain after the very first treatment.
The MLS laser is also very beneficial in treating skin wounds due to the amazing effects of laser therapy. The MLS Laser dramatically speeds healing and reduces pain associated with skin wounds including surgical wounds. As part of the doctor’s commitment to optimal pain control for our patients, all surgical patients receive therapy laser treatment after their surgical wounds are closed.
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