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Multiple Eyelid Creases

I have a lot of eyelid creases/folds. How do I correct this? My eyes protrude and are quite large. To add, while it is not apparent in this picture...

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Bulging Eyes- What Are My Options?

I have fairly big, bulging eyes. My doctor thought it was because of a thyroid problem but after running test, it turns out that my thyroid is normal....

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Risk of Lower Lid Scarring/Keloiding (African American)

I'm African American, do I have to worry about the lower lid scarring/keloiding. I'm considering lower lid blepharplasty.

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Will Tipplasty And Canthopexy Be Good For Me?

Hi Doctors :D I want to get a canthopexy to make my eyes look more almond feline shape look less round. I like the raised eye look, my eyes are too...

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Swollen Eyelid 6 Months Post Upper Blepharoplasty Procedure, What Should I Do?

I underwent the upper blepharoplasty surgery on March 25, 2011 (6 months ago). My right eye is considerably puffier and sits up a lot higher than the...

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Would an Almond Eye Surgery Help Me Look More Feminine? (photo)

I am 170lbs. I was 240lbs and Im still working on losing more. With losing weight my face thinning would help. I feel like my face lacks any features...

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Surgery to Make Female African-American Eyes Look Asian?

Hello, I know there is a surgery for making Asian eyes to look like western eyes, but, I was wondering if there is a surgery to help western eyes look...

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Am I a Candidate for Upper Lid Blepharoplasty?

I really want my upper lids done, but someone told me that I might not be able to close my eyes if I do. So I was wondering if I am a candidate for...

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Blepharoplasty on Women of Color Without Cutting to Prevent Scarring- Who Can Do It?

Chicao has a surgeon who can do blepharoplasty without cutting on women of color (Dr. Julius Few). He goes in thru the lower eye lid. Is there an east...

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Is Orbital Decompression for Asymmetry of the Globes Possible?

I have one buldgy (L)eye, likely d/t poor maxillary support and congenital anomaly. One surgeon recommended malar implant, but indicated it may only...

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