title: Transconjunctival laser blepharoplasty of lower eyelids: Asian experience with 1,340 cases.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Lower eyelid bulging is a result of the aging process, but it can sometimes be severe in young people. This condition can cause considerable aesthetic problems to many patients.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To determine the effectiveness of transconjunctival laser blepharoplasty in treating Asian skin.
  
  
  METHODS
  Since 1995, our clinic has performed 1,340 procedures to remove the fat bulging of lower eyelids using a carbon dioxide laser.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The most common complaints were edema and transient discomfort and red eye; 82% of the patients were satisfied (1,099 patients rated a score of 3 or 4). The incidence of complications was very low.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Transconjunctival laser blepharoplasty of lower eyelids is a safe, low-risk procedure with excellent cosmetic results. It makes no visible scar and reduces downtime. This is also good for patients with previous surgical scars on their lower eyelid.
authors.affiliation: Kim Sung Wan's Dermatology Clinic and Aesthetic Laser Center Departments of Dermatology, SoonChunHyang University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Sung-Wan
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Whan-Soo
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Moon-Kyun
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: Kyu-Uang
authors.initials: KU
authors.lastname: Whang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation; D016896:Treatment Outcome