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Lasers and Energy Based Devised Assisted Periorbital Rejuvenation

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The periorbital region is a difficult area to treat because of its delicate nature, thinnest part in the body and important function. Careful treatment of the anatomic eyelid structure is crucial in order to avoid any complications. Proper patient selection and assessment of aging severity is important in order to determine the best therapeutic option.

With advances in cosmetic medicine, minimally invasive techniques in aesthetic rejuvenation have become increasingly popular. Topical therapy, chemical peels, laser resurfacing, plasma resurfacing, radiofrequency and surgery, along with neuromodulators and fillers, can be used to enhance the appearance of the periorbital region. The objective of this chapter is to review common applications of lasers and energy-based devices for the treatment of periorbital concerns.

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  1. National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt

    Ashraf Badawi

  2. Dermatology and Allergeology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Szeged University, Szeged, Hungary

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  4. The European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology “ESCAD”, Paris, France

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  5. Department of Dermatology, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

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Badawi, A., Ibrahim, S.M. (2020). Lasers and Energy Based Devised Assisted Periorbital Rejuvenation. In: Badawi, A. (eds) Periorbital Rejuvenation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46866-8_7

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