title: [Application of laser CO2 for the treatment of xanthelasma palpebrarum].
abstract: METHODS
  We treated 12 patients with bilateral xanthelasmas using an ultra-pulse CO2 laser. They were all extirpated, with no differences between the upper and lower eyelids. There were no cases of ectropion or bleeding. All the patients expressed a high level of satisfaction.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The use of the laser CO2 is a good therapeutic option for treating xanthelasmas especially those located in the lower eyelid, and in young people. It is a safe treatment for delicate periorbital regions, with a low risk of visible scars, and fewer recurrences. The technique can be performed outside the operating room avoiding the anxiety that is created by surgical intervention.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital General de Castellón, Castellón de la Plana, España. cladn@hotmail.com
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Delgado Navarro
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lanuza García
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Llorca Cardeñosa
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bañón-Navarro
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Corchero Martin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014973:Xanthomatosis / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: CO(2) laser; Láser CO(2); Tratamiento; Treatment; Xantelasmas palpebrales; Xanthelasma palpebrarum