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Is Blepharoplasty Safe w/ Herpes Simplex?

anon7853
want to undergo lower lid blepharoplasty . i suffer from recurrent herpes simplex , is it safe to undergo surgery . will stitch line develop herpes post surgery ,please clear doubts

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