Fractional carbon dioxide laser therapy for treating cicatricial lagophthalmos

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2026

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Authors: Gaelle Salameh, Polly Stevenson, Emma Hitchens, Amy Prideaux, Alexandra Banner, Charankumal Singh Thandi, Daniel James Keith
DOI: 10.1093/ced/llag009
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References: 2

Abstract

We report a patient with cicatricial lagophthalmos treated with fractional carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser therapy. The treatment resulted in significant clinical improvement, suggesting that fractional CO₂ laser may be an effective therapeutic option for this challenging condition.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dermatologic Treatments and Research Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Volume
51
Issue
6
Pages
1083–1084
Publication date
6 January 2026
Language
EN