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After having a massive chalazion removed from my upper lid 2 years ago, my eye shape has changed. What can I do? (Photo)

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victoria1980Apr 7, 2016
Can anything be done to get my eyelid back to its natural shape so my eyes look the same? I am very self concious and would like my eyes to look the same. I feel like the surgery and scar tissue has pulled the lid up slightly. I have spent many weeks massaging and putting heat on the eyelid with no change. Help

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