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Am I a good candidate for upper blepharoplasty? This is a follow up to my original question (Photo)

February 27, 2024
Asked By:hlyo in Oakland, California

Just wanted to post another picture that has better lighting on my eyelids. The eye that always feels heavy is circled again in the picture.

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Answer: You may have upper eyelid ptosis.

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Answer: You may have upper eyelid ptosis.

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February 29, 2024

Answer: Upper blepharoplasty

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Answer: Upper blepharoplasty

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