Patients for whom the surgery might be problematic are those with uncontrolled hypertension, blood clotting problems, or the tendency to develop thick scar tissue. Contraindications include:
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October 2006- Excessive dry eye
- Past very aggressive blepharoplasty, which, although it would seem counterintuitive, can worsen dry eye by increasing keratitis, characterized by severe tearing and irritation
- Exophthalmic thyroid disease, which makes the eyes protrude
- Bell’s palsy
- Shortage of skin on the forehead
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