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Blepharoplasty of Upper Eyelids. Is fat and muscle removed or just skin?
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July4May 21, 2011
Do most surgeons remove fat and muscle in the upper eye lids during blepharoplasty? Or is just the excess skin removed?
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Susan D. Vasko, MD, FACS
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Dr. Paul S. Nassif, MD
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Dr. Richard H. Fryer, MD
Dr. Richard H. Fryer, MD
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Dr. James C. Marotta, MD
Dr. James C. Marotta, MD
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Dr. Andrew Turk, MD, FACS
Dr. Andrew Turk, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Eric M. Joseph, MD
Dr. Eric M. Joseph, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Houtan Chaboki, MD
Dr. Houtan Chaboki, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Andrew Miller, MD
Dr. Andrew Miller, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Richard W. Westreich, MD
Dr. Richard W. Westreich, MD
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