The art of eyelid and orbital aesthetics: multiracial surgical considerations.

Contemporary philosophy on eyelid surgery mandates a totally new approach to orbital aesthetics and aesthetic surgery of the orbital region. This demands, first of all, that the aesthetics be defined and that the surgeon understand its ingredients, the potential for repair, and the close relationship between optimal function and optimal aesthetics. This revised approach results in enhancement of the quality of the operative repair and of patient satisfaction.