Laser Therapy and Wound Care

Laser therapy has proven to be an effective method of wound care, using light to accelerate the natural healing process. It is completely harmless, and our patients have seen tremendous results. Here is some information on how this technology works and why it is so beneficial.

How Laser Therapy Works

Light is essential to nearly all forms of life. Science has long established that certain types of light emissions are effective at transferring energy to cells and tissue. In regard to wound care, laser therapy induces strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in a short period of time. It is non-invasive, painless and can be used on patients of nearly any age. However, as with any sort of treatment, a patient should first consult with a doctor before deciding on a course of action.

Benefits of Laser Therapy for Wound Care

There are several advantages to using laser therapy for wound care. Treatment times are extremely short, and pain can be substantially reduced – or possibly eliminated entirely – very quickly. It provides fast repair of a variety of lesions, including skin ulcers and cuts. The laser is small enough to zero in on an area of the body that other types of treatment may not be able to help. Its size also allows a doctor to gain access to a wound without risking damage to any nearby tissue.

What to Expect

During the typical treatment, the laser device is either held on the body or next to it for a certain time period. A specific wavelength of light is then emitted and pulsates. Clinical guidelines will determine the duration of the dose, as well as its pulse rate and wavelength. In most instances, the patient will report no sensation from treatment.

Dr. Reza Mobarak, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA with DFW Wound Care Center is the only North Texas wound care specialist to offer a state-of-the-art device manufactured by Cutting Edge Laser Technologies to provide care for skin ulcers and non-healing wounds. If you would like to learn more about this advanced method of wound care or schedule an appointment, contact us online or call 972-665-6292, 972-318-2383 or 972-607-9643.