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Blepharoplasty - series

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Eyelid lift or blepharophasty

Alternative Names: Blepharoplasty Risks: The risks for any anesthesia are: reactions to medications problems breathing The risks for any surgery are: bleeding infection Additional risks of eyelid repair include: double or blurred vision temporary swelling of the eyelids uneven healing or scarring tiny whiteheads (milia) after removal of the stitches difficulty closing the eyes while sleeping; rarely permanent slowness in healing Text Continues Below

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