•	A thorough understanding of the anatomy is of utmost importance, both for evaluation and treatment of the aging periorbital area.
•	Evaluation of a patient before blepharoplasty should include careful assessment of the eyelid position to exclude eyelid and brow ptosis.
•	Approximately 20mm of eyelid skin should remain between the eyelid margin and the start of the brow. Less than this may risk postoperative lagophthalmos.
•	When performing ptosis surgery repair, care must be taken to identify the levator aponeurosis to avoid suturing the septum or Müller’s muscle, which may cause eyelid irregularities.
•	Conservative excision of skin during lower eyelid blepharoplasty is preferred to avoid postoperative complications.

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