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Droopy eyelid surgery; 11 day stitches?

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I am 46 years old and researching doctors and procedures for droopy eye lids. I had a "first opinion" and was told that my lids are affecting my vision and a bleph is needed. For the procedure, the doctor stated that the muscles will be tightened and stitches which will be removed 11 days later. That concerns me since Im reading 5-7 is normal? Ive checked out everything on the doctor and its all good but should I seek a 2nd opinion?

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