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Upper Bleph Without Fat Removal? (photo)

groovyOct 12, 2012

Hi, I am 62 and have droopy eyelids that really bother me. I want to get them done but don't want a big change and I don't want a round or sunken look. Is it possible to have the skin trimmed without the fat removal? Thank You

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Dr. Thomas Buonassisi, MD
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Dr. Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACS
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Dr. Steve Laverson, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Jill Hessler, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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