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Carol S Yu1, Henry H L Chan, Raymond K K Tse
1Department of Ophthalmology, Caritas Medical Center, Kowloon, Hong Kong. carolyushan@hotmail.com
Background And Objectives:
Carbon dioxide (CO(2)) laser and radiosurgery are techniques commonly employed in oculoplastic surgery. However, there is no literature comparing their results in blepharoplasty.
Study Design/Materials And Methods:
Twenty Chinese patients with dermatochalasis underwent radiosurgery in one upper eyelid and CO(2) laser in the contralateral eyelid. Intraoperative time, hemorrhage, and pain control were assessed. Subjects were evaluated at postoperative 1 hour, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months for hemorrhage and wound healing by a masked assessor.
Results:
All patients reported minimal pain with either technique. A significantly shorter operative time was achieved with CO(2) laser, with better intraoperative hemostasis. There was no significant difference in postoperative hemorrhage and wound swelling between radiosurgery and CO(2) laser. No significant intraoperative complications were noted.
Conclusions:
Both radiosurgery and CO(2) laser are equally safe and effective for upper lid blepharoplasty. CO(2) laser achieves shorter operative time with superior intraoperative hemostasis.
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