title: Anatomy of the eyelids.
abstract: The variety and complexity of periorbital surgical procedures continue to increase. Successful completion of reconstructive and esthetic ocular procedures requires an exacting knowledge of the relevant anatomy. Interestingly, the definition of ocular and periorbital anatomy continues to evolve, including more recent descriptions of the orbitomalar ligament and a new understanding of eyelid lymphatics. This article presents the most recent descriptions of periorbital anatomy.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Washington, Box 354716, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
authors.forename: Sam P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Most
authors.forename: Steven Ross
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Mobley
authors.forename: Wayne F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Larrabee
mesh_terms: D005143:Eyelids / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D006801:Humans