Suborbicularis Oculi Fat
Pronunciation: sub-or-BIK-yoo-lair-is OK-yoo-ly fat
Also written as: SOOF — Suborbicularis Oculi Fat
A discrete periorbital fat compartment lying deep to the orbicularis oculi muscle, targeted in certain volumisation and lifting procedures around the eye.
Full Definition
The suborbicularis oculi fat (SOOF) is an anatomically distinct fat pad located beneath the orbicularis oculi muscle in the infraorbital and malar region. Its descent with ageing contributes to the appearance of lower eyelid bags and mid-face ptosis. In aesthetic texts, the SOOF is frequently referenced in discussions of mid-face volumisation and surgical repositioning techniques. Editors must ensure that 'SOOF' is expanded on first use and is not confused with the superficial malar fat pad or the nasolabial fat compartment. The acronym is always written in capitals.
Usage
Usage note: Expand acronym SOOF on first use. Do not conflate with superficial fat compartments of the periorbital area.
In Context
- "Volumisation of the suborbicularis oculi fat (SOOF) zone was achieved using a deep supraperiosteal bolus technique." — Surgical aesthetics journal article
- "The abbreviation SOOF appears without expansion on first use; insert the full term 'suborbicularis oculi fat (SOOF)' at first mention." — Copy-editing note