The most critical area of considerations in a complete rejuvenation has always been the lower eyelid and cheek area. In youth, the lower eyelid contour is shallow and convex. Beginning in the third decade, the appearance of the eye area undergoes predictable changes. As the skin loses its thickness with normal aging, the skeletal structure of the face becomes more pronounced. This leads to a wider, deeper, lower eyelid (fig.1).

A Composite Facelift, with its unique manner of fat preservation and eyelid muscle repositioning, can best recreate the youthful eye (fig 2). This technique can restore the soft transition that was lost due to a traditional facelift procedure.

 

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