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12 months post upper bleph - could more skin be taken off? (Photo)

I had an upper blephorplasty 12 months ago and I’m really unimpressed with the results. I was told at my post op that no more skin could be taken off, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to close my eyelids but I do not feel this is the case. Can anyone provide any advice? I’ve attached a photo.

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