title: Minimally invasive eyelid care in dermatology: medical, laser, and cosmetic therapies.
abstract: There is a high demand for facial aesthetic enhancement, and the periorbital region is one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Many nonsurgical therapies exist to tackle these problems. These therapies are becoming more efficacious while reducing postprocedural recovery time. The goal is to restore the natural youthful appearance rather than to create an effect that differs from the patient's appearance earlier in life. Eyelid care, and cosmetic dermatology in general, intends to restore balance and symmetry. We discuss the initial consultation, relevant anatomy for the dermatologist, and medical, laser and cosmetic therapies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 12801 E. 17th Avenue, Mail Stop 8127, Aurora, CO 80045. Electronic address: rfathi1@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Ramin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fathi
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 6431 Fannin, MSB 7.024, Houston, TX 77030.
authors.forename: Margaret L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Pfeiffer
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1801 W. Taylor Street, Suite 3E, Chicago, IL 60612. Electronic address: lina.tsoukas@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tsoukas
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000494:pharmacology; D004954:Esthetics; D005143:Eyelids / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics