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Laser surgery

Alternative names:

surgery using laser

Expectations after surgery:

The outcome is variable, depending on the individual conditions (age and general health, type of disease or condition being treated, extent of the disease or condition, tissue type and color). Consult your health care provider about the prognosis before surgery.

Convalescence:

The amount of time it takes to recover from surgery depends on the individual. Based on an evaluation of your health status prior to surgery, your health care provider can give you a good estimate of the recovery time.


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