title: Laser resurfacing of the periorbital region.
abstract: Laser skin resurfacing of the periorbital region can be performed as an isolated procedure, as part of a full-face resurfacing, or as an adjunct to procedures such as transconjunctival blepharoplasty. The two wavelengths in common use are pulsed carbon dioxide and erbium: yttrium aluminum garnet. The principles and techniques of using these lasers for periorbital resurfacing, as well as the practice of combining these wavelengths in sequence, are described. In addition, pre- and postprocedure measures are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Koch
mesh_terms: D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004871:Erbium; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007834:Lasers; D009915:Orbit; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D004871:Erbium