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Had Upper/Lower Blepharoplasty 3 Wks Ago, Can I Dye My Lashes?

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angie,jersey ciApr 8, 2012

Hi. I Had Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty 3wks Ago and Wanted to Know when I Can Have my Eyelashes Dyed,

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