ABSTRACT
Laser skin resurfacing of the periorbital region can be performed as an isolated procedure,
as part of a full-face resurfacing, or as an adjunct to procedures such as transconjunctival
blepharoplasty. The two wavelengths in common use are pulsed carbon dioxide and erbium:
yttrium aluminum garnet. The principles and techniques of using these lasers for periorbital
resurfacing, as well as the practice of combining these wavelengths in sequence, are
described. In addition, pre- and postprocedure measures are discussed.
KEY WORDS
Laser surgery - periorbital - skin-surgery
