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Is it possible to perform a reverse ptosis?

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FutureAlpha117May 31, 2018

One of my eyes has ptosis, but I actually like how it looks. I was hoping to induce ptosis on the other eye. Is this possible and doable?

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Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
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Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
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Dr. Charles S. Lee, MD, FACS
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Dr. Charles S. Lee, MD, FACS
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Dr. Kami K. Parsa, MD
Dr. Kami K. Parsa, MD
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Dr. Mark L. Mazow, MD, FACS
Dr. Mark L. Mazow, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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