CO2 Laser Surgery: FAQs
Q: Is laser potentially dangerous for the health?
A: No this is just a tool which must be used with care
Q: Can the problem reoccur?
A: Yes with otosclerosis, cholesteatoma and glue ear
Q: Is it painful after the procedure?
A: No
Q: Do I need a full anesthesia?
A: No for ear drum fenestration
Q: Why CO2 laser instead of other wavelengths?
A: Because what I see is what I get and the CO2 laser causes less thermal damages in the surrounding tissues
Q: How long is the procedure?
A: Less than 1 min for ear drum fenestration
Q: Can I drive immediately after?
A: Yes if the procedure is under local anesthesia, otherwise no.
Q: Can I travel, go the restaurant, go back to work immediately after the procedure?
A: Yes after ear drum fenestration
A: Noisy surroundings are contraindicated
Q: Why some others of your colleagues didn’t suggest laser-assisted surgery?
A: Maybe they are not properly trained for this kind or surgery or they didn’t invest in the CO2 laser system