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.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Kulick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003288:Contusions / Q000517:prevention & control; D004487:Edema / Q000517:prevention & control; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D015361:Rhytidoplasty; D013518:Surgery, Plastic