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Is it possible to get blepharoplasty while keeping monolids? (Photo)

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nsfwoneoDec 5, 2017

Hi, I'm wondering if it is possible to get blepharoplasty done on the upper eyelid for what I believe to be ptosis while retaining my monolids. I DO NOT wish for double eyelids. The first photo is me keeping my eyes open naturally, while the second I am opening them while straining them a bit. Thank you.

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Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
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Dr. Sara A. Kaltreider, MD (retired)
Dr. Sara A. Kaltreider, MD (retired)
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