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Should I get ptosis surgery or rhinoplasty, and which should be done first? (photos)

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JerseyjoeeeeJun 14, 2014

I have mild ptosis in my right eye and I have a little ptosis in my left. I want to get this corrected, but I also have a very crooked nose so I am considering rhinoplasty as well. Am I a good candidate for these procedures? How much would they cost?

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