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Contemporary esthetic facial rejuvenation has undergone a paradigm shift from what was once a primarily excision-based approach to one with an emphasis on volume preservation and augmentation. Nowhere on the face is this more evident than in the periorbital region. Fat grafting has become an accepted and pivotal component of volume augmentation strategies. Over the last decade, fat grafting has become not only a critical surgical adjunct, but also a primary stand-alone procedure to restore the youthful lower lid and its interface with the cheek. While this transition has been slower in regard to the upper lids, we are now seeing a similar progression in this area. Successful outcomes are dependent on a critical knowledge of periorbtial aging, establishing appropriate patient expectations, and on implementing a conservative approach as one gains increasing experience with the technique.
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Glasgold, R.A., Lam, S.M., Glasgold, M.J. (2011). Periorbital Fat Grafting. In: Massry, G., Murphy, M., Azizzadeh, B. (eds) Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0067-7_22
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