title: Carbon dioxide laser blepharoplasty: conjunctival temperature during surgery.
abstract: Eight patients underwent carbon dioxide (CO2) laser blepharoplasty. The temperature of the upper eyelid conjunctiva was monitored and recorded during laser surgery. A minimal increase in temperature was noted. This study confirms the absence of thermal injury at a distal site from the laser application and the safety of the laser procedure.
authors.affiliation: Hermosa Skin Medical Clinic, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: David
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Abergel
mesh_terms: D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000502:physiology; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013696:Temperature