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Asian Double Eyelid Surgery Recovery Time

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7690anonMar 31, 2010

What's the average/typical recovery time after a double eyelid surgery (incision based)? I'm a male, I can't apply make up to hide any scars. So I would like to know how long it will take for the scars and swollenness to go away.

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