title: Use of radio-frequency pulsed energy in the control of postoperative reaction in blepharoplasty.
abstract: This is a preliminary report of the use of a device to apply small pulses of radio-frequency energy to surgical wounds in order to improve wound healing. The device was applied to one eye in 21 patients who underwent bilateral blepharoplasty. There were no device-related complications. In 11 patients, edema and ecchymosis were noticeably less on the treated side within 24 hours of surgery. In 6 patients, ecchymosis and swelling were so slight that no difference between treated and untreated sides was visible. Two patients were noticeably worse on the treated side. Further studies will be conducted.
mesh_terms: D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011846:Radio Waves; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014945:Wound Healing