2 Aesthetic Anatomy of the Upper Face
Book
Editors: Burnstine, Michael A.; Dresner, Steven C.; Samimi, David B.; Merritt, Helen A.
Title: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery of the Upper Face
Subtitle: Eyelid Ptosis, Dematochalasis, and Eyebrow Ptosis
Print ISBN: 9781626239210; Online ISBN: 9781626239227; Book DOI: 10.1055/b-006-149698
2020 © 2020 Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Stuttgart
Subjects: Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery;Ophthalmology, Optometry
Thieme Clinical Collections (English Language)
Abstract
A detailed understanding of the anatomy of the upper face and eyelids is critical to the success of any surgeon operating in this area. In this chapter, we describe and illustrate the anatomy of the upper face and eyelids, with a particular focus on surgical relevance. This chapter outlines the layers of the face and upper eyelids, noting those structures most crucial to eyelid function, eye protection, and aesthetic rejuvenation. Subsequently, the nervous innervation to, blood supply of, and lymphatic drainage from the eyelids and upper facial structures are described and discussed in detail.