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American manufacturer of flexible fiber CO2 surgical and dental laser systems, advancing the technology since 1991.

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Overview

LightScalpel is an American manufacturer of flexible fiber CO2 laser systems used in dental, medical, and veterinary soft-tissue surgery. The company states that it has been advancing flexible fiber CO2 lasers since 1991 and positions its products as the most affordable and versatile flexible fiber waveguide surgical and dental CO2 laser systems on the market. Its devices are FDA cleared for soft tissue incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, and coagulation across specialties including dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, otorhinolaryngology, general surgery, dermatology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, podiatry, gynecology, and urology. The product line centers on three laser systems — the Pediatric Laser, the Surgical Laser, and the Premium Laser — supported by autoclavable handpieces, tips, and accessories. LightScalpel emphasizes proprietary design features such as flexible hollow-fiber delivery, pen-like tipless handpieces, variable pulsing and laser fluence capabilities, distal end fiber calibration, customizable presets, and long-lasting all-metal CO2 laser resonators. The company markets directly to practitioners, cutting out distributors to pass savings to customers and to stay close to user needs. LightScalpel describes itself as science-based and technology-driven, with scientists and engineers participating in clinical studies and R&D, presenting at scientific conventions, and sponsoring continuing education workshops. It encourages practitioners to join the American Laser Study Club. The company states that it was built from the ground up without investors and has no stockholders, allowing it to focus on customers. Its products are made in the USA, and it offers test drives and demos at practitioners' offices.

History

LightScalpel states that it has been advancing flexible fiber CO2 lasers since 1991. The company describes itself as the second generation of flexible fiber CO2 laser systems, building on earlier waveguide technology to offer more ergonomic and efficient soft-tissue surgery. It was founded and built without outside investors, a point the company highlights as central to its customer-focused strategy. Over the decades, LightScalpel has developed a product family around flexible hollow-fiber delivery and pen-like handpieces. Its lasers are FDA cleared for a broad range of soft-tissue procedures across dental and medical specialties. The company has emphasized proprietary technologies such as variable pulsing, laser fluence capabilities, distal end fiber calibration, customizable presets, and all-metal CO2 laser resonators designed for low maintenance. LightScalpel sells directly to practitioners, avoiding distributors, and supports its customers with education and training, including continuing education workshops and online clinical case articles and videos. It also encourages membership in the American Laser Study Club. The company's scientists and engineers participate in clinical studies and R&D and present at scientific conventions. Its products are made in the USA, and it offers test drives at practitioners' offices.

  • 1991

    Company begins advancing flexible fiber CO2 laser technology.

Products and positioning

Most affordable and versatile flexible fiber waveguide surgical and dental CO2 laser system; sold direct; made in the USA.

  • LightScalpel Pediatric Laser

    Optimized for pediatric dentistry, this CO2 laser is the most affordable flexible fiber waveguide system on the market today.

  • LightScalpel Surgical Laser

    This CO2 laser blends power and versatility for dental and surgical use. It offers precision and ease of use at a mid-range price point.

  • LightScalpel Premium Laser

    Our most powerful surgical CO2 laser system offers unparalleled performance, precision, ergonomics, and ease of use.

  • Laser Accessories

    Maximize your productivity with the most versatile, affordable, durable laser autoclavable handpieces and tips on the market.

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