Laser-assisted blepharoplasty: An innovative safe and effective technique.

[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 CO 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 CO 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.