Audrey Hepburn had it right when she highlighted the cosmetic importance of the periorbital area. One of her famous quotes said, “The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.” This is reflected in the fact that blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery to remove excess skin/fat) is one of the most common surgical cosmetic procedures performed worldwide.1 Being one of the thinnest areas of skin found on the body, the periorbita is one of the first to show signs of ageing.2 This article explores how we should tailor our patient’s topical skincare to address the specific concerns of this delicate area.
The periorbital area is often one of the top areas patients will want to rejuvenate. Whilst there is a variety of modalities at an aesthetic practitioner’s disposal, from anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers to laser…
