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How long will it take to heal after non-incisional eyelid surgery?

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bearbear37Mar 14, 2016

I am 18 years old and currently looking into getting the double suture procedure done. How long is the healing process typically?

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Dr. James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO
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