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Eyes Look Small and Uneven After Eyelid Surgery and Laser Resurfacing

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TexasLonghorns2Jun 16, 2010

I had upper eyelid surgery a week ago. Laser resurfacing under eyes. MY EYES LOOK TINY AND UNEVEN. I think I should have had a brow lift and not eyelild surgery. What can I do to fix the completely different shapes & sizes?

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Dr. Michael A. Persky, MD
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Dr. Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Dr. Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Dr. Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS
Dr. Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Dr. Gustavo A. Diaz, MD
Dr. Gustavo A. Diaz, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 25, 2010
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Dr. Richard D. Gentile, MD
Dr. Richard D. Gentile, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 22, 2010
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 18, 2010
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