CO2 laser

Medical (soft-tissue surgery)

The 10.6 μm CO₂ laser remains the best surgical laser for the soft tissue where both cutting and hemostasis are achieved photo-thermally (radiantly). CO₂ lasers can be used in place of a scalpel for most procedures and are even used in places a scalpel would not be used, in delicate areas where mechanical trauma could damage the surgical site. CO₂ lasers are the best suited for soft-tissue procedures in human and animal specialties, as compared to laser with other wavelengths. Advantages include less bleeding, shorter surgery time, less risk of infection, and less post-op swelling. Applications include gynecology, dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and many others. In veterinary medicine, 10.6 μm CO₂ lasers are utilized for a variety of soft-tissue procedures, including onychectomy, neutering, spaying, oncological tumor removals, and specialized ophthalmic, aural, and dermatological surgeries.