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8 weeks Post Op for Upper Bleph, and lower Bleph. Left eye droopy. (photos)

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elliestfuJul 26, 2016

8 weeks Post Op for Upper Bleph, and lower Bleph . Which was done by a Oculoplastic surgeon. My left eye doesn't look right and I keep getting asked by people what is wrong with my eye. Will it look better in time?

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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answered on Jul 27, 2016
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Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
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Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answered on Jul 27, 2016
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Dr. Sara A. Kaltreider, MD (retired)
Dr. Sara A. Kaltreider, MD (retired)
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Aug 1, 2016
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