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Would a blepharoplasty or ptosis surgery be the right choice for me? Hoping to correct asymmetry (photos)

Energetic746259Mar 3, 2023
For as long as i can remember i’ve been very insecure about my left eyelid as it is asymmetrical/slighty droopier then my right eyelid. i don’t think i actually have ptosis as i’ve heard it affects your vision which hasn’t been the case for me, i believe it is more of a cosmetic thing. so back to my question, would i need to get a blephaoplasty or ptosis surgery? the goal is to make the left eyelid look similar to my right eyelid. thank you!

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Dr. Hong Lim Choi, MD, PhD
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Answered on Nov 1, 2023
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