VetScalpel Laser Surgery

When your pet is injured or struggling with joint or bone pain, it hurts you just as much as it hurts them. At Lenity Veterinary Specialists + Emergency Care, we know how much your pet’s comfort and mobility matter to you. Our Advanced Orthopedic Center is the only facility in the Bay Area providing cutting-edge treatments for orthopedic trauma, joint conditions, and congenital bone disorders, all delivered with compassion and a gentle touch. From fractures and ligament injuries to hip dysplasia or growth abnormalities, we care for pets of all ages, helping them move comfortably and live happily.

Our orthopedic team focuses on restoring your pet’s quality of life. We carefully evaluate each patient to create a tailored plan that addresses pain, improves mobility, and supports a full recovery. Whether your pet loves to run in the park, climb stairs, or simply walk pain-free around the house, our goal is to get them back to the activities they love.

Advanced Orthopedic Solutions for Pets in San Mateo

We offer a comprehensive range of therapies to meet your pet’s unique needs:

• Fracture Management & Long Bone Repair: Repair broken bones with precision using modern plates, pins, or external fixation.
• Knee Surgeries (TPLO, TTA, Lateral Suture Stabilization): Restore stability and prevent long-term joint issues after cruciate ligament injuries.
• Hip Care & Total Hip Replacement
  As the only Bay Area hospital offering the BioMedtrix Total Hip Replacement System, Lenity provides pets with lasting relief from hip dysplasia and degenerative joint disease. This advanced procedure helps dogs and cats regain comfort and mobility, allowing them to move more freely and enjoy life to the fullest.
  Used in over 85,000 procedures worldwide, approximately 90–95% of pets experience significant improvement in movement and quality of life. With a low risk of complications, the BioMedtrix system is a trusted solution for chronic hip pain, giving families peace of mind while their furry companions stay active, happy, and pain-free.
• Arthroscopy & Nanoscopy: Minimize pain and recovery time with minimally invasive joint evaluation and treatment.
• Angular Limb Correction & Patella Luxation Repair: Correct misalignments to improve comfort, movement, and overall quality of life.
• Bone Biopsy & Hemilaminectomy: Diagnose and treat complex bone or spinal conditions while protecting long-term mobility.
• FHO (Femoral Head & Neck Excision): Reduce chronic hip pain with a safe, effective surgical option.

Why Does Lenity Stand Apart for Orthopedic Pet Care?

Lenity Veterinary Specialists offers VetScalpel CO₂ laser surgery for soft-tissue procedures for pets throughout San Mateo, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area. This cutting-edge laser technology allows for precise surgical treatment with enhanced control, helping reduce tissue trauma and support a smoother recovery for many patients.

What Is VetScalpel Laser Surgery?

VetScalpel is a specialized CO₂ laser system designed specifically for veterinary medicine. Unlike traditional surgical scalpels, lasers simultaneously cut and cauterize tissue, allowing for less bleeding and greater accuracy during soft-tissue procedures. This approach also helps support a smoother recovery. 

Additional benefits of laser surgery for pets include:

• Improved comfort after surgery
  By sealing nerve endings and lymphatic vessels, laser surgery can reduce swelling and discomfort, helping many pets experience a faster and more comfortable recovery.

• Lower risk of infection
  The laser’s energy helps reduce bacteria at the surgical site, supporting a cleaner surgical environment and lowering infection risk.

• Faster recovery time
  With less bleeding, reduced swelling, and improved comfort, many pets heal more quickly and return to normal activity sooner than with traditional surgical methods.

Conditions We Can Treat with Laser Surgery

CO₂ laser surgery is commonly used for a variety of soft-tissue procedures in dogs and cats where precision and comfort are important. It can be beneficial for conditions such as:

• Removal of skin growths, masses, and tumors
• Oral and dental soft-tissue procedures
• Airway-related procedures, including soft palate and nasal tissue corrections
• Treatment of ear, eyelid, and eye-area conditions
• Management of wounds, cysts, and chronic skin conditions
• Anal gland and perianal procedures
• Removal of benign growths such as skin tags and warts
• Treatment of inflamed or infected tissue
• Correction of eyelid abnormalities such as entropion

Laser surgery is often well suited for breed-specific dogs and cats with shortened or pushed-in facial structures (brachycephalic breeds) such as French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus, Persians, and exotic cats to correct airway- and soft-tissue–related conditions that may affect breathing and comfort.

Not every condition is suitable for laser surgery. Our team can help determine whether VetScalpel CO₂ laser surgery is the best option based on the condition, overall health considerations, and surgical needs.

Advanced Surgical Care for Bay Area Pets

At Lenity Veterinary Specialists, advanced technology is combined with experienced veterinary care to support optimal surgical outcomes. VetScalpel laser surgery is one of the tools we use to enhance patient comfort and recovery, allowing pets throughout San Mateo, San Francisco, and the Bay Area to receive advanced care close to home.

Call Lenity Veterinary Specialists to schedule a laser surgery consultation or to find out more about VetScalpel.