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Would a medial canthoplasty lengthen / lower my lacrimal lake and can it be done under local anesthesia? (photo)

gunner1066Jun 18, 2024

I wish my eyes were longer. Can medial canthoplasty lengthen or lower the lacrimal lake? Can it be done under local anesthesia?

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