CO₂ Laser Lipoma Removal by Ed Zimmerman, MD

Recommend

CO₂ Laser Lipoma Removal by Ed Zimmerman, MD

Ed Zimmerman, MD, of Las Vegas Laser & Lipo, uses a LightScalpel CO₂ laser to remove a lipoma. The laser is used for an initial bloodless incision exposing the lipoma. Once the lipoma is fully exposed, Dr. Zimmerman uses the LightScalpel to bloodlessly excise the lipoma. The LightScalpel CO₂ laser’s excellent coagulation / hemostasis properties are due to a close match between its coagulation / hemostasis depth of approx 50 micrometers and the sub-50 micrometer diameters of the blood vessel capillaries in the sub-epithelial / sub-epidermal tissue. The LightScalpel CO₂ laser brings several advantages over conventional treatment methods including:

The flexible fiber delivery system improves ergonomics of laser use
Reduced operation time in some procedures
Tissue sculpting ability; this laser has the ability to take off a single layer of cells if needed
Easier removal of lesions without distortion of surrounding tissue
Less bleeding, often with less trauma
Less need for suturing
Reduced postoperative discomfort
Minimized edema

Learn more about LightScalpel CO₂ lasers uses in plastic surgery and dermatology Published on July 11, 2017