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5 months post op upper eyelid surgery, over-exposed upper and stiff eyelids. What can I do? (photos)

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frankgollAug 29, 2018

5 months on upper eyelid surgery, my upper eyelids too exposed, esp. the left one that is also is stiff/hard, and also or deep crease). I keep frowning my eyes (especially left one) a few times (eyebrows up & down) to hide big upper eyelids. 1. I want to have some hooded eyes, not over-exposed eyelids. Need Fat grafting? fillers? Trim a the left lid a bit? Any surgeon to suggest? 2. My left lower eyelid has a little extra fat that might be pulling down. Agree? Need any fix? What can we do?

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