Abstract:

As humans go through the normal process of aging, there is drooping of many of the deep structures of the eyes. For generations, and continuing today, aesthetic plastic surgeons are removing superficial structures (i.e., skin and fat) as the primary management of drooping upper and lower eyelids. However, the dissatisfaction of patients with the results of these conventional approaches (Fig. 1) has led to further research and the development of innovative techniques that give a more youthful and harmonious appearance to the face.

Authors:

Andre Camirand, M.D., C.S.PQ., Jocelyne Doucet, R.N., Montreal, Quebec, Canada; June Harris, B.Sc., B.P.Ed., M.D., Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

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