Periocular Rejuvenation
Pronunciation: peh-ree-OK-yoo-lar
A collective term for cosmetic procedures targeting the skin and soft tissue around the eyes to reduce signs of ageing, including hollowing, crepiness, and crow's feet.
Full Definition
Periocular rejuvenation encompasses a range of non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments—such as soft-tissue augmentation, neuromodulator injection, and energy-based resurfacing—applied to the anatomical zone surrounding the orbital rim. Editors encounter this term in treatment protocols, consent documentation, and before-and-after case reports. It is distinct from blepharoplasty, which is a surgical procedure. The term is often used as an umbrella heading covering multiple modalities applied in a single session. Careful editing is needed to ensure it is not conflated with the narrower 'periorbital filler' or 'eyelid rejuvenation.'
Usage
Usage note: Do not hyphenate as a compound modifier before a noun ('periocular rejuvenation procedure', not 'peri-ocular').