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Wearing Makeup After Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Surgery

luls7Dec 9, 2008

I had Blepharoplasty 4 days ago, and need to go back to work next week. I have read everywhere that I'm not supposed to wear any eye make up for 2 - 3 weeks. But if my skin looks sealed and healed by next week, is there any reason I can't wear make up sooner?

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