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Is it possible to perform a reverse ptosis?

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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Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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