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25 year old male: would I be a good candidate for lower eyelid surgery? (photos)

February 25, 2022
Asked By:LG18 in Scotland, United Kingdom

Hi, 25 year old male. Would I be a good Candidate for A lower eyelid tightening procedure? (See picture). I’d like to reduce my sclarel show. If so, I know there are differences between canthopexy and canthoplasty. From what I understand, canthopexy is less invasive — which would be best? Thanks

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Answer: Lower eyelid tightening with canthopexy.

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Answer: Lower eyelid tightening with canthopexy.

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