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Do I have ptosis? What are my options? (Photo)

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s_lee31Sep 20, 2024

I noticed that one of my upper eyelids droops down and was wondering it is ptosis? I had nonsurgical double eyelid procedure done but it seemed to have enhanced the droopiness instead. What are my options?

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