Laser Blepharoplasty: Diamond Laser Scalpel Compared to the Free Beam CO2 Laser

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Laser Blepharoplasty: Diamond Laser Scalpel Compared to the Free Beam CO2 Laser
Issue online:
18 Mar 2002
To cite this article: Sterling S Baker MD, Jennie M Hunnewell MD, W. Stanley Muenzler MD, Gerard J Hunter MD (2002)
Laser Blepharoplasty: Diamond Laser Scalpel Compared to the Free Beam CO2 Laser
Dermatologic Surgery 28 (2), 127Ò131.
doi:10.1046/j.1524-4725.2002.01108.x
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Sterling S. Baker, MD, Jennie M. Hunnewell, MD, W. Stanley Muenzler, MD, and Gerard J. Hunter, MDAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Sterling S. Baker, MD, 4215 North Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73118.

S.S. Baker, MD, J.M. Hunnewell, MD, W.S. Muenzler, MD, and G.J. Hunter, MD have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters.

Abstract
background.Blepharoplasty has long been employed for functional and cosmetic purposes. Different modalities have been utilized to incise and remove excess eyelid tissue in an attempt to improve surgical technique.

objective.This study compares a free beam CO2 laser to a diamond surgical scalpel combined with a CO2 laser for performance of blepharoplasty.

methods.Ten patients underwent bilateral upper lid blepha- roplasty. One side was randomly assigned to the free beam CO2 laser technique, while the other side was performed with the diamond laser scalpel. Intraoperative surgical times and hemostasis were measured. Masked observers assessed postoperative parameters at day 1, week 1, week 2, week 4, and month 4. These assessments were analyzed clinically and statistically.

results.The two modalities produced similar results for the intraoperative and postoperative parameters studied.

conclusion.The diamond laser scalpel has the advantage of tactile feedback and the option of use without coagulation.

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