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Do I need corrective blepharoplasty after double eyelid surgery? (Photos)

chal478Mar 9, 2019
I got double eyelid surgery about 3 months ago. The scarring is still present and there’s some thick scar tissue where the incision was made near the medial corners of my lids. The surgeon didn’t do the best job. I was wondering if my double lids will ever heal properly or if I’ll need corrective surgery. What do you think is the best option to fix this?

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Dr. Malena Amato, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Mar 10, 2019
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