The procedure we offer is similar to laser cryptolysis, but without the risks of laser use. Such risks involved with using a laser include:
1) No risk of airway fire (if a spark occurs due to laser use, it can ignite the air)
2) No risk of blindness (laser can bounce off shiny surfaces like metal and reflect out and burn the retina)
3) No risk of oral and facial burns (lasers do not burn just the tonsil, it can burn anything that gets in the way... in other words, do NOT turn your head, sneeze, cough, or gag if the laser is turned on!!!)
4) No risk of inhaling the plume of vaporized tissue (which can cause airway burns as well as spread infection)
Read more about tonsil cryptolysis here.
Give us a call to make an appointment with us to see if you are a candidate for this procedure!
