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When Eyelashes Are Being Pushed Downward, is Eyelid Surgery Medically Necessary?

What are the most common scenarios for eyelid surgery to be deemed medically necessary?

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How do I find the specialized doctor I need for eyelid ptosis?

I posted a question about eyelid ptosis correction and got a really great and detailed answer from Dr. Steinsapir. The thing that is disheartening is...

6 doctor answers

Upper Blepheroplasty for Hooded Eyelids? (photo)

HI, I'm a 38 yr old Hispanic woman and have very hooded eyelids. I want to get this procedure done within 3 months, so my question is; Should I go to...

20 doctor answers | 2 community comments

Opthamologist or Plastic Surgeon for Eyelid Surgery?

I am turning 60 soon and have asked a number of people for recommendations on who to perform upper and lower eyelid surgery. Some recommend a plastic...

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For Eyelid Surgery is It Better to Go to a Dr Who is a Member of ASOPRS to Be Certain of Good Results?

Been researching eyelid surgery for years. I'm sure I have festoons and I do have very bad hooded eyes. I've read all the horror stories which is why...

10 doctor answers

For Blephoplasty, Which Would Be More Competent...a Oculoplastic Surgeon or a Regular Plastic Surgeon??

For Blephoplasty, Which Would Be More Competent...a Oculoplastic Surgeon or a Regular Plastic Surgeon??

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For Blepharoplasty Go to Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon?

I had lower Blepharoplasty April 2011. Right after the surgery there were no bags. But 2 months later the bags started to appear. Now I am...

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Blepharoplasty, Is a ASOPRS Doctor O.k. for Blepharoplasty? Or Do I Need Board Certified?

I am alread scheduled for Blepharopoplasty upper only next month. The doctor is a member of ASOPRS here in Sacramento. Should I only be going to a...

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Is an Opthamologist Qualified to Perform the Upper Eyelid Surgery?

I have had the vision test indicating that my vision is greatly impaired by drooping, sagging eyelids. The opthamologist who did the test assured me...

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