NEITHER procedure is HUMANE>..

the lazer is a TENDONECTOMY ... ie it cuts the tendon needed to more the claw ...

traditional is more of a JOInT ectomy .lazer should heal a bit faster . It removes the nail and essetiantially the first joint of our fingers/./ BOTH can and OFTEN cause BEHAVIORAL issues and litterbox issues in cats

Naitl trimming and SOFT paws are FAR FAR better alternatives...

If you want I can post links of what REALLY is a DECLAW