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Could exercising day 2-3 hours before ptosis surgery cause any complications?

canthopexyDec 6, 2024
Hi, If i do a short run or moderate weightlifting, 2-3 hours before Ptosis surgery: 1) Is this possible, or would it cause any complications? 2) can it cause excessive bleeding of the eyelid specifically, during surgery? Or no impact

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