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Can I get epicanthoplasty after double eyelid surgery?

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wminhuiJan 3, 2013

Hi, may i know how long can i do epi surgery after double eyelid surgery if i do not want to do epi on the same day as my double eyelid surgery?

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Dr. Eric In Choe, MD
Dr. Eric In Choe, MD
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Answered on Jan 15, 2013
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Dr. Imtiaz A. Chaudhry, MD, PhD, FACS
Dr. Imtiaz A. Chaudhry, MD, PhD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Jan 9, 2013
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