Use of Erbium:YAG laser in the treatment of palpebral xanthelasmas.
OBJECTIVE
In light of the research and the use of lasers in the therapy of xanthelasmas, the authors report their experience in the treatment of this pathology with Erbium:YAG laser.


METHODS
In 30 patients, all female, 70 xanthelasmas were treated with Erbium:YAG laser, 65 (93%) of which were on the upper eyelid and 5 (7%) on the lower eyelid, varying from 1 x 1.5 mm to 11 X 20 mm in size. Spots with a diameter of 1.6 mm, energy of 300 mJ, frequency of 1-5 Hz and in a number varying were used in relation to the extent of the pathology.


RESULTS
In all cases, the appearance and functional results were good, without leaving scars and/or dyschromia.


CONCLUSIONS
Erbium:YAG laser, in the treatment of xanthelasmas, is a parasurgical method that is simple to perform and because of the successful aesthetic and functional results, is a valid alternative to the more traditional treatment methods.
Mannino
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Institute of Ophthalmology, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italia.
Papale
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A
De Bella
F
F
Mollo
R
R
Morgia
P
P
Gabrieli
C B
CB
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014973:Xanthomatosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*