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Laser Incisional Eyelid Surgery

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Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation

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Laser incisional techniques are commonly used in aesthetic eyelid and periorbital surgery. The eyelids and adjacent tissues are vascular and delicate area of the face which require meticulous surgical technique and strict attention to hemostasis to attain the best surgical results. Lasers promote these outcomes by allowing the surgeon a near bloodless field, less tissue distortion, a clearer view of anatomic detail, and greater surgical precision and efficiency. A commitment to educating the surgeon and staff on laser surgery is a necessary step to mastering the technology. Appropriate education and observation will promote this knowledge and allow safe and effective use of the laser.

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  1. Chief Division of Oculofacial Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA

    Julie A. Woodward MD (Associate Professor)

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, Duke Eye Center, Durham, NC, USA

    Amina Husain MD (Oculoplastic Fellow)

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Correspondence to Julie A. Woodward MD .

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  1. Spaulding Drive, Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Director, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills, 90212, California, USA

    Guy G. Massry MD

  2. Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgery, Director, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410, Florida, USA

    Mark R. Murphy MD

  3. Department of Facial Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Beverly Hills, 90211, California, USA

    Babak Azizzadeh MD

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Woodward, J.A., Husain, A. (2011). Laser Incisional Eyelid Surgery. In: Massry, G., Murphy, M., Azizzadeh, B. (eds) Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0067-7_24

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