Abstract
Lower eyelid rejuvenation has undergone a paradigm shift over the last 10–15 years. The outdated convention was to remove all prolapsing fat until it was flush with the inferior orbital rim. This can accentuate a sunken, hollow look and will likely do very little for the naso-jugal (tear-trough) deformity, eyelid-cheek junction, and midface descent and deflation. Some patients may not have lower eyelid steatoblepharon and are more bothered by excessive skin, hypertrophic orbicularis, or retracted lower eyelids. Each patient is unique and requires an individualized approach to maximize both aesthetic and functional improvements.
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Burroughs, J.R., Anderson, R.L. (2015). Lower Eyelid Rejuvenation: A Pictorial Management Guide. In: Hartstein, MD, FACS, M., Massry, MD, FACS, G., Holds, MD, FACS, J. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1544-6_153
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