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Blepharoplasty

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A surgical procedure to remove excess skin, muscle, or fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids, addressing drooping lids, puffiness, and under-eye bags. It may be performed for both cosmetic purposes and to correct functional visual impairment caused by severely hooded upper lids.

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