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I had a canthopexy 6 days ago and I'm loving the results. How long till optimum swelling goes down?

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Hannah1990Nov 18, 2015

Also I don't like wearing mascara I prefer individual lash extensions, how long should I wait before doing them Thank you and have a blessed day

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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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Dr. Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO
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Dr. James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Dr. Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS
Dr. Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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