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When Can I Have Blepharoplasty After Being off Accutane?

I am a 36 year old female. I have been taking Accutane for about one and half months and will stop taking it at the end of 2 month, early to mid March...

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Are There Things Than Can Speed Up the Recovery from Eyelid Surgery?

Is there a recommended diet, cream, vitamin and/or medication that could be taken before and after eyelid surgery to make the healing process...

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For How Long Do I Have to Use a Sunscreen on my Upper Eyelid Surgery Scars?

My plastic surgeon told me to use a sunscreen on my upper blepharoplasty surgical scars. They are visible on the outer corner of each eye. I am 7...

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How Will Eyelid Surgery Affect Eyelash Regrowth?

How long does it take eyelashes to grow back after eyelid surgery? Will they grow back in the natural direction?

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Numbness Eyelid Surgery?

How long after undergoing eyelid surgery should numbness around the eyes reside?

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How Long Does Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Last? (photo)

I had mine done nine years ago. Now lower eyes are saggy and wrinkly when smiling. Should I have it done again?

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Under Eye Puffiness 3 Weeks After Upper Eyelid Surgery, Will It Go Down?

I had upper eyelid surgery 24 days ago and now have a lot puffiness under the eyes that I did not have before the surgery. I still sleep with my head...

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What is surgical procedure on eyelids for someone with thyroid disease?

Will the eyelid surgery for fixing eyelids that won't fully close take longer than other eyelid surgeries?

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Doctor to Use Dissolvable Stitches on the Upper Eyelids That May Remain for Weeks After Upper Eyelid Revision?

At a consultation , the doctor's office said that I will have dissolvable stitches placed to the upper eyelids for muscle retraction repair and...

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