Local Company Advancing Laser Surgery Technology

When you think of Woodinville, you don’t think about laser technology, you think about the many fabulous wineries. You would not think that one of the world’s leading laser manufacturers is located right down the street from Chateau Ste. Michelle. LightScalpel a surgical laser manufacturer headquartered in Woodinville, finds its roots in the revolutionary flexible CO2 laser fiber and all-metal CO2 laser tube technologies since it was introduced to dentists by Luxar Corporation (Bothell, WA) in 1991 as the first ever soft tissue surgical CO2 laser, designed specifically for a small office environment.

In 2002, following the sale of Luxar to a large overseas corporation, its former principals, Paul Diaz, and Dr. Peter Vitruk, started LuxarCare LLC, whose mission was to provide total support for Luxar laser owners with affordable accessories and reliable repairs. Started in Dr. Vitruk’s garage in Bothell, and working with nothing more than years of laser technology knowledge, LuxarCare has grown to become an exclusive accessory and repair provider for all Luxar lasers in North America. After only a few months they moved their fast growing company to Woodinville near the wineries.

Many dentists in the United States are still using Luxar lasers that they purchased in 1991-1993. No other laser company in the world has a longer history and more consistent track record of keeping surgical lasers in business since the early 1990s. In the mid-2000s, the LuxarCare owners set their eyes on creating the next “Best in Class” dental and surgical laser. Soon, the LightScalpel brand was born.

One of the unique features of LightScalpel's lasers is the proprietary all-metal CO2 laser tube. Their laser tubes are long lasting and are ahead of the competitors who offer all glass tubes. LightScalpel also offers flexible fiber and handpieces, which provide the clinician with the most natural “scalpel-like” feel. The fiber is durable, light, maneuverable, and offers high precision for unparalleled focus ability of the laser beam.

LightScalpel was started by two guys with a dream in a garage and now they employ over 35 people at their Woodinville facility. As time goes on LightScalpel will continue to revolutionize the surgical laser industry and grow.