ABSTRACT
Introduction Aesthetic eyelid surgery is intended to brighten and refresh the eyes. By remov
ing baggy skin, an ellipse of muscle and protruding fat, the surgeon has a chance to erase the signs of periorbital aging and endow a youthful appearance. Functional eyelid surgery is largely geared towards correcting congenital or acquired ptosis, ectropion (eversion of the eyelid) and epiblepharon (inversion of eyelashes against globe). While aesthetic and functional eyelid surgery may be nosologically divided, both have a role in every operation.
