Bonan P, Fusco I, Bruscino N, Madeddu F, Troiano M, Verdelli A, Piccolo D, Rampino G. Laser-assisted blepharoplasty: An innovative safe and effective technique.
Skin Res Technol 2023;
29:e13351. [PMID:
37231919 PMCID:
PMC10189347 DOI:
10.1111/srt.13351]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Blepharoplasty is one of the most popular esthetic procedures with an acceptable risk profile and a relatively quick procedure.
METHODS
The aim was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new CO2 and 1540-nm laser-assisted blepharoplasty technique applied to the upper and lower eyelids. A total of 38 patients were enrolled. Photographs were taken before the treatment and at 6-month follow-up. One "blind" observer assessed the performance of this technique by ranking the results in four categories of eyelid esthetic: 1 = no or poor results (0%-25%), 2 = slight improvement (25%-50%), 3 = moderate improvement (50%-75%) and 4 = marked improvement (75%-100%). All possible complications were monitored.
RESULTS
Thirty-two patients (84 %) achieved marked improvement, four patients (11%) moderate improvement, two patients (5 %) slight improvement, while zero subjects (0%) poor or no improvement. No serious adverse effects were observed.
CONCLUSIONS
Our results from clinical evaluations suggest that the CO2 and 1540-nm laser assisted blepharoplasty is proved to be a sophisticate intervention efficacious in improving the treatment of patients with various degrees of eyelid and periocular aging and also in reducing downtime.
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