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In which order should I do upper eyelid surgery, thread lift and Botox?

I am 41 years old and have become depressed with the droopy eyelid skin and sagging cheeks but I don’t feel I’m ready for a face lift so therefore I had hoped to freshen up my face without major surgeries!

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Dr. Charles Nduka, MD
Dr. Charles Nduka, MD
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Oct 15, 2019
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Dr. Malena Amato, MD, FACS
Dr. Malena Amato, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Oct 11, 2019
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Dr. Murat Gurel, MD
Dr. Murat Gurel, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Oct 9, 2019
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