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Eyelid skin - what is this ? (Photo)

May 16, 2022
Asked By:Magical720836 in England, United Kingdom

I have looked online but cannot find the name of my condition. I have a fold of diagonal skin that appears on the outer corner of my eye mainly when I look to the side. Can this be fixed with surgery and what is it called? Thanks

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