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Age 26 - Is this ptosis? How can I fix my lids? (photos)

Beautiful5697Feb 23, 2022
Hello, I hope these words find you well. I'm posting this question because my lids appearence has been bothering me for a while now. I wonder what would be the best approach to improve their assymetry and their sadness. What should I expect from surgery? And would I be able to get a blepharoplasty when I get older? Thanks!

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