Chesapeake, VA
Pet Laser Surgery
Lasers are a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery. Laser procedures result in less pain, less bleeding, and less swelling. They reduce the risk of infection and result in less post-operative discomfort. We are one of only a few veterinarians in Chesapeake, VA, who use lasers for surgery.
Pet Laser Surgery in Chesapeake, VA
Veterinary patients feel pain and discomfort under the same circumstances as people do. We know that recognizing and alleviating pain in animals is the essence of good patient care. We offer Laser pain management as an alternative to oral medicine for acute and chronic pain. We use the companion therapy laser by Litecure, LLC. We were one of the first veterinary hospitals in Chesapeake, VA, to offer therapy laser to our patients. For more information, click on the logo to the left. Click Here for our hospital brochure on laser therapy.
Pet Osteoarthritis
Laser therapy is a cutting-edge technique in veterinary medicine for managing many conditions, including chronic pain in pets. Class IV (cold) laser therapy is especially effective for treating pets that struggle with osteoarthritis pain whether or not they have orthopedic surgery.
Pet Wounds and/or Trauma
Laser light stimulates fibroblast development. Fibroblasts produce collagen, which is predominant in wound healing in damaged tissue. Collagen is the essential protein required to replace old tissue or to repair tissue injuries. As a result, laser therapy is effective on open wounds and burns.
Pet Pain Management
Pet Laser Surgery is a non-invasive, non-painful, inexpensive way to manage pain and inflammation. It also speeds up the healing time for wound care and promotes healing at a cellular level. There are many proven benefits to laser therapy, including;
Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Effect.
Laser Therapy reduces inflammation with vasodilation, activation of the lymphatic drainage system, and reduction of pro-inflammatory mediators. As a result, inflammation, erythema, bruising, and edema are reduced. It also increases the release of endorphins and produces a suppression of nociceptors, resulting in a decreased perception of pain by the patient.
Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth
Laser light increases the energy available to the cells so that they can take on nutrients and get rid of waste products more quickly. The laser also increases the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue, which speeds up the healing process, resulting in more rapid wound closure and reduction in scar tissue formation.
Trigger Points and Acupuncture Points
Laser therapy stimulates muscle trigger and acupuncture points without mechanical invasion to provide musculoskeletal pain relief.
Improved Nerve Function
The slow recovery of nerve functions in damaged tissue results in numbness and impaired limbs. Laser therapy accelerates nerve cell regeneration.
Faster Wound Healing
Laser light stimulates fibroblast development. Fibroblasts produce collagen, which is predominant in wound healing in damaged tissue. Collagen is the essential protein required to replace old tissue or to repair tissue injuries. As a result, laser therapy is effective on open wounds and burns.
Pet Post-Operative Healing
Laser Surgery can be used to promote healing for a variety of common conditions such as postoperative pain from incisions and wounds and most situations involving musculoskeletal pain. Laser Surgery works by affecting tissue chemicals responsible for pain, inflammation, and nerve conduction; additionally, it increases microcirculation, cellular activity, and growth factors. The result is improved healing and tissue function and decreased discomfort.