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Does the Muscle in Back of Lid Have to Be Cut During Eyelid Surgery?

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i'm considering eyelid surgery but after hearing about cutting muscle i think i'll just have some trimmed off lids. Should I see a resonable result? Does the muscle have to be cut to have good results? my vision is not impaired so it will be cosmetic only. i'm 58 years old and think this will hold me for a while. won't care after 70+. is this a good decision? thanks for your time.

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