Ophthalmology

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 62 KB
• Volume: 39
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0196-8092
• DOI: 10.1002/lsm.20498

✦ Synopsis

Introduction: Non invasive facial rejuvenation has gained popularity because it provides results safely and without significant downtime. Carbon dioxide insufflation has been shown to increase cutaneous circulation. Methods: The authors will describe this novel treatment for facial rejuvenation with use of injectable CO 2 in the subcutaneous space in combination with broadband light treatment. Results: The mechanism of action of CO 2 gas insufflation is believed to be the result of local vasoregulation and collagen remodeling. Improvement in the skin and subcutaneous fat results in controlled lipolysis, thickening of the dermis and improvement of vascular stasis. Broadband light treatment (Harmony laser (Alma Lasers) equipped with Orion's ST Handpiece) tightens the skin and improves dyspigmentation, telangiectasias and superficial skin texture. Conclusions: Patients exhibit improvement in eyelid pigmentation, rhytidosis, vascular pooling and fat hernimation after 4-5 weekly treatment sessions.These treatments can be administered in combination and safely with minimal and temporary side effects.