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Eyebrow/Cat eye lift for sad eyes? (photos)

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yama987Apr 8, 2022
I am in my late 30s, I always had "sad eyes". Am I a good candidate for a temporal (or lateral) eyebrow lift? I prefer local anesthesia and stapples, is it possible? What is the cost and recovery time? Thanks!

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Hi, azza321 ! Thank you for your question. I evaluated your photo. There is a mild asymmetry between two eyes. These small asymmetries are very difficult to treat with canthoplasty or other techniques, and even may get more asymmetrical after surgery.

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