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Been over a year since I had double eyelid surgery: can it be fixed? (photos)

Ronnie03Jun 5, 2022
It has been over a year since I had double eyelid surgery. I look like a completely different person. I tried to express my concerns to my original plastic surgeon and was told my eyes look good and enjoy them. Can they be fixed? I don't even want to leave my house. This has caused me so much anxiety that it consumes me. I really appreciate your help.

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Dr. Michael A. Burnstine, MD
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