Lasers in oculoplastics

In the past year, there have been many important advances in laser application in not only oculoplastics but also related fields such as dermatology and plastic surgery. This review article highlights advances in laser assisted lacrimal surgery with the adjunctive use of mitomycin C and the treatment of capillary hemangiomata with a tunable dye laser. There also have been advances in laser skin resurfacing, such as the combination of carbon dioxide and erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet lasers to achieve improved results as well as the use of nonablative lasers. Lastly, physicians have achieved a greater understanding of the benefits and complications of combining laser resurfacing with other aesthetic procedures, such as lower blepharoplasty and facelifting.