title: Evaluation of the KTP 532 laser in aesthetic facial surgery.
abstract: This study investigated the ability of the KTP 532 laser to reduce postoperative swelling and bruising in aesthetic facial surgery. Thirty consecutive patients receiving a laser-assist procedure (following skin incision with a scalpel, dissection and hemostasis were accomplished primarily with the laser) were compared to 16 patients who had similar technical operations but relied on scissor/scalpel dissection and electrocautery for hemostasis. Evaluations were performed by comparison of serial photographs after surgery and by patient self-assessment. The clinical observations demonstrated a noticeable reduction in postoperative swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the patients whose procedure was performed with the aid of the laser.
authors: M I
authors: MI
authors: Kulick
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D016896:Treatment Outcome