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When can I have corrective surgery?

HigherSelfFeb 19, 2014
How long a patient has to wait before corrective surgery can be performed for mini facelift and blepharoplasty? I had both done two months ago and it looks if I hadn't had anything done! Unbelievable, how can that happen?

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Dr. Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted)
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Answered on Feb 21, 2014
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Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Feb 21, 2014
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