I'm 6 weeks post op eyelid surgery and my doc flipped my eyelid. Will it damage my results?

July 18, 2014
Asked By:Mary3434 in Fresno, CA

Went to eye doctor for glasses eyes were dry so doctor was looking at eyes for dryness he said he was going to flip my eyelid i said that im not supposed to touch them he flipped it anyway i was soo upset im only 6 weeks post opp eyelid surgery can this damage my results thank u!

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