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How Long After Blepharoplasty Can I Have Smartxide Dot Laser Treatment?

c0bbieApr 9, 2012
hi on friday im having upper and lower eye lid surgery. i would also like smartxide laser after. is 2 weeks after surgery enough time to leave. im told my stitches in my eyes will be dissolved after a week and full healing and bruising gone within 2 weeks. i knows my eyes are well protected from the laser so not worried there. any advice please?

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Dr. Edwin Ishoo, MD
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Answered on Apr 10, 2012
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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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