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Opthamologist or Plastic Surgeon for Eyelid Surgery?

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I am turning 60 soon and have asked a number of people for recommendations on who to perform upper and lower eyelid surgery. Some recommend a plastic surgeon and some recommend an opthamologist. I am confused as to which is better. I am very nervous about having this surgery and will have to return to work 5 days post op. Thanks for advice in advance!

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Dr. David R. Stephens, MD
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4.0 | 30 Reviews
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Dr. Julian De Silva, MD
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Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
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4.9 | 230 Reviews
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Dr. Lewis Albert Andres, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 48 Reviews
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Dr. A.J. Amadi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
4.9 | 103 Reviews
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Dr. David S. Felder, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
4.9 | 155 Reviews
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Dr. Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 53 Reviews
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Dr. Mitesh Kapadia, MD, PhD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
4.9 | 327 Reviews
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Dr. Michael Law, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Edmund Fisher, MD
Board Certified Otolaryngologist
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