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What are the chances of lower lid retraction and how can it be prevented?

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Sashajohnson12Nov 3, 2023

I’m considering an upper and lower bleph plus canthoplasty but nervous about lower lid retraction happening. Is there anything I do can to prevent this post op and is there a time frame post op when you know your in the clear or can this happen at any stage after the procedure?

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