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Can permanent ptosis happen after removing chalazion that remained for 6 months in the upper eyelid?

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Salem2016Feb 19, 2017

How long to wait before considering ptosis repair?

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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Chris Thiagarajah, MD
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