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After Eyelid Surgery, One Eye Looks Asian While The Other Does Not. What Are My Options?

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junrJan 31, 2012

i had blep uppper/lower surgry. the left eye looks orientl nd th right eye normal shape. can this be corrected..

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Dr. A.J. Amadi, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
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Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Michael Elam, MD (retired)
Dr. Michael Elam, MD (retired)
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