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Is It Possible to Surgically Change the Distance Between an Adult's Eyes?

asked 1 year ago by 2040anon
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
Question viewed 281 times
Tags: eyes

Specifically, to make eyes further apart. If so, is this something that could be done for cosmetic purposes only? Thanks for any information.

3 answers to Is It Possible to Surgically Change the Distance Between an Adult's Eyes?

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Surgery to increase the Distance between the Eyes

Increasing the distance between the eye sockets requires complex craniofacial surgery in which the eye sockets are cute with an oscillating saw and moved sideways where they are stabilized with plates and screws. This surgery is usually used for reconstructing severe injuries, complex birth defects or even complex tumor removals. They are associated with a high complication rate and i do not know of any craniofacial surgeon who would offer it to a patient wishing  a cosmetic... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Yes it is possible.

Dear 2040 What is involved is craniofacial surgery.  The bones that surround the eyes are cut taking take to protect the vital nerves that travel through these bones.  The brain is lifted because the bone roof above the eyes also makes the bony floor that supports the brain.  Then the orbits are repositioned relative to the rest of the facial skeleton.  I hope this description makes it clear that this is one of the most complex surgeries performed.  Due to... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Increasing Distance between Eyes

Yes, it is possible to increase the distance between the orbits (eye sockets). BUT, I would certainly NOT recommend this surgery for aesthetic reasons. The procedure is complex and involves bone cuts within the skull base and therefore, in my mind, it is unreasonable to do this.
Frank P. Fechner, MD

Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

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