Radix too high as a result of rhinoplasty. Will revision surgery change shape of eye?

Dear fowler04,The radix graft can be thinned out, this may even be possible under local anesthetic in the officeIt should not change the shape of your eyes or the distance between themAlso, the skin would re-shrink wrap around the new nose, there will not be extra skin leftoverIt would be best to go in for an exam (either your original surgeon, or a rhinoplasty specialist) to see what your best options would beBest,Nima Shemirani

I should be possible to modify the size of your radix graft. Radix grafts won't physically change the distance between your eyes (the eye location is based on the underlying bony eye sockets) but having a higher radix can create the visual effect that the eyes are closer together. A modest change in bridge height likely wouldn't cause a large change in this effect though.You should check in with your surgery to get a better idea of your options. In the meantime you can read more about radix grafting at my web reference link below.

A cartilaginous radix graft can be removed and a smaller one placed.  This will not change the shape of the eyes. It's important to seek out  an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon for best results.