Is Intraorbital Fat Extraorbital? Results of Cross-Sectional Anatomy of the Lower Eyelid Fat Pads

Lower eyelid fat pads are not in continuity with posterior intraorbital fat. They can accurately be described as partially intraorbital and partially extraorbital in location. This information augments our previous understanding of the anatomy of the lower eyelid fat pads and is important for studies that attempt to determine their etiology. (Aesthetic Surg J 2009;29:189-193.)