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Transconjunctival vs. Transcutaneous Blepharoplasty

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Frank1234Feb 2, 2011

I am a 34 year old male with eye bags. I have gotten two opinions on how to treat them. Now I am confused.Is one procedure safer than the other? How long do the results last?

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