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How soon after cheek implants, lower eyelid surgery, and canthopexy can a patient resume exercise?

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Hedgehog25Apr 20, 2023

In general, how soon after undergoing surgery to place cheek implants, correct lower eyelid retraction (with the use of spacer grafts), and undergo canthopexy can a patient resume exercise such as running or elliptical? Thanks

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