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Laser surgery is a medical procedure that uses laser light to remove diseased tissues or treat bleeding blood vessels. Laser surgery may also be used for cosmetic purposes, such as removing wrinkles, tattoos, or birthmarks.
Alternative NamesSurgery using a laser
DescriptionA laser is a light beam that can be precisely focused. It is used to treat tissues by heating the targeted cells until they "burst."
There are several types of lasers, including the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, the YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet) laser, and the pulsed dye laser. Each laser has specific uses. The color of the light beam used is directly related to the type of surgery being performed and the color of the tissue being treated.
Why the Procedure Is PerformedLaser surgery can be used to:
- Close small blood vessels to reduce blood loss
- Close lymph vessels to reduce swelling and decrease the spread of tumor cells
- Close nerve endings to reduce pain that occurs after surgery
- Remove tumors (such as those in the brain or liver)
- Remove warts, moles, and tattoos
- Reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles, scars, and other skin blemishes
- Remove hair
Possible risks of laser surgery include:
- Bleeding
- Incomplete treatment of the problem
- Infection
- Pain
- Scarring
- Skin color changes
Some laser surgery is done when you under general anesthesia. Be sure to discuss the risks with your health care provider.
After the ProcedureHow well a patient does depends on the condition being treated. Always talk to your health care provider about your expected recovery before surgery.
Outlook (Prognosis)The amount of time it takes to recover from surgery depends on the surgery and on the individual. Based on an evaluation of your health status prior to surgery, your health care provider can give you a good estimate of the recovery time.
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Who does hemorrhoid laser surgery in Tennessee?
Laser is not used for Haemorrhoid surgery
What type of surgery is YAG laser surgery?
A YAG laser surgery is a surgery for cataracts. Cataracts are what makes a persons vision blurry or cloudy. The laser surgery makes it so that person can see better after they have the surgery.
What is laser surgery?
Laser surgery is surgery using a laser (as an alternative of a scalpel) to cut tissue. Examples include the use of a laser blade in otherwise conventional surgery, and soft tissue laser surgery, where the laser beam vaporizes soft tissue with high water content. Laser resurfacing is a technique in which molecular bonds of a material are dissolved by a laser. The process offers a lot of beauty treatments nowadays
How does laser eye surgery work?
watch "how its made laser eye surgery" on youtube.com
Will you be unconscious when they perform laser surgery on you?
It all depends what you are getting laser surgery for. For laser eye surgery and laser therapy to help you quit smoking, you will be awake. Laser teeth whitening procedures are also done while you're awake.
How safe is laser back surgery?
Laser surgery is generally safe and is far less traumatic to the body than traditional surgery methods. Whether laser back surgery is effective depends on the patient.
Does the v.a hospital perform laser eye surgery?
does the veteran hospital perform laser surgery
Why. LASER beam is used for carrying out surgery why?
a laser beem is used for carrying out surgery because it
How do i find a Doctor Who does laser surgery?
is there any doctors in Charlotte N.C. that do laser surgery on the back .
Does Laser eye surgery charge you per eye?
Yes, for laser surgery that charge by the eye.
Did Michael Jackson have laser surgery?
Laser eye surgery, no. Surgery using a laser instead of a scalpel, impossible to know, the only person/people who would know that is the surgeons.
Is laser eye surgery a plastic surgery?
Yes.
