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How long should I wait between lower lid retraction surgery and ptosis surgery?

canthopexyNov 15, 2024
Hi, What is the minimum time required to wait for a Ptosis surgery to upper lid, under local anaesthetic? I had a lower lid retraction surgery, with autologous graft. Do I need to wait a minimum period, even though upper lid was not touched in this surgery - to avoid comprising results? Or not - thanks

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