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My eyes are uneven - Do i need ptosis correction or eyelash lift? (photos)

rinxoxo Jul 12, 2023
My eyes are uneven especially in pictures/ smiling , do i need ptosis correction or an eyelash lift? I dont think another double eyelid surgery would be helpful in my case. Please let me know what would be the best route for even and more open eyes.

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Dr. James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO
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Answered on Jul 13, 2023
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