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Is a fat transfer absolutely necessary with a lower blepharoplasty?

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lisa.777Jun 7, 2019

I had a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon who recommends doing a fat transfer along with a lower blepharoplasty. Is a fat transfer absolutely necessary? And can it be done at a later time and not at the same time as the blepharoplasty, such as after some time has passed, and to see if it’s even necessary?

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