Carbon dioxide laser blepharoplasty: conjunctival temperature during surgery.
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.
David
L M
LM
Hermosa Skin Medical Clinic, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
Abergel
R P
RP
D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000502:physiology; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013696:Temperature