Surgical Removal of Lower Eyelid Fat Using the Carbon Dioxide Laser

Abstract

The CO₂ laser, used for lower eyelid blepharoplasty, presented here according to David's technique, approaches the lower eyelid fat via the transconjunctival route. This technique avoids the possible sequelae associated with conventional surgical blepharoplasty, such as scarring and lower lid retraction. Postoperative recovery time is extremely rapid and associated with very little or no discomfort. CO₂ laser surgery helps to prevent the risk of hemorrhage and infection, and keeps edema, when it occurs, to a minimum. The cosmetic results are excellent.