title: Use of Erbium:YAG laser in the treatment of palpebral xanthelasmas.
abstract: 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.
authors: Institute of Ophthalmology, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italia.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Mannino
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Papale
authors: F
authors: F
authors: De Bella
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Mollo
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Morgia
authors: C B
authors: CB
authors: Gabrieli
mesh_terms: 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*