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Could I benefit from an upper blepharoplasty as a 30 year old? (photos)

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mw1444Oct 5, 2015

My eyes are quite hooded and I often appear tired or upset I feel just because of their appearance. I also often have a tough time wearing eye makeup. Would I benefit from an upper blepharoplasty? Would this change the shape of my eyes in a dramatic way or just help to make me look less tired? Thank you for your advice.

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