Use of Erbium:YAG laser in the treatment of palpebral xanthelasmas.

OBJECTIVE

In light of the research and the use of lasers in the therapy of xanthelasmas, the authors report their experience in the treatment of this pathology with Erbium:YAG laser.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

In 30 patients, all female, 70 xanthelasmas were treated with Erbium:YAG laser, 65 (93%) of which were on the upper eyelid and 5 (7%) on the lower eyelid, varying from 1 x 1.5 mm to 11 X 20 mm in size. Spots with a diameter of 1.6 mm, energy of 300 mJ, frequency of 1-5 Hz and in a number varying were used in relation to the extent of the pathology.

RESULTS

In all cases, the appearance and functional results were good, without leaving scars and/or dyschromia.

CONCLUSIONS

Erbium:YAG laser, in the treatment of xanthelasmas, is a parasurgical method that is simple to perform and because of the successful aesthetic and functional results, is a valid alternative to the more traditional treatment methods.