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Is there a way I could possibly decrease the distance between my eyes? Or make them appear closer together? (Photo)

Thriving444751Jun 26, 2024
I’ve had this insecurity for awhile & wanna know if there’s a way to reduce the appearance of having wide set eyes. I’m aware that the placement of them cannot be fixed, but is there anything that can give the illusion of them looking closer together? or more symmetrical? I’m not expecting to have it appear exactly the way I want, I just want to improve it

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Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
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Answered on Jun 27, 2024
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