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Tapered double eyelids instead of parallel as desired? (Photo)

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IunasolJan 29, 2015

I had my double eyelid surgery done via the suture method on the 27th and I requested for it to be parallel, and the doctors said it may or may not be possible but they will try. I was a little disappointed after because my eyelids are tapered and not parallel. Since they are still very swollen, is it possible that they might be parallel after they heal? Thanks.

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