Eyes looks weird after rhinoplasty - 3 weeks post-op.

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I had rhinoplasty done 3 weeks ago to fix my big nose and low bridge. He placed a really big medpor graft on my bridge and now my eyes look very different. Will it stay like this forever or will my eyes go back to normal? Thank you!!!

Deepak Raj Dugar, MD · Answer

Hello,It is too early to tell if this is how your face is going to look in the long run. It takes 1-3 years for the swelling to fully go down after a rhinoplasty. The tip takes the longest time to heal and mold to the new framework because it is the thickest skin of the nose. The skin over the profile is thinner than the skin over the tip.The swelling can affect how the eyes look, so I would be patient. If you still do not like the look of your eyes in a couple months, notify your doctor and try to book a post op consultation. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210

R. Laurence Berkowitz, MD · Answer

Elevating a low bridge of the nose can often make eyes that seemed too far apart more harmonious.  In cases of Asians with epicanthal  folds, they may be reduced or eliminated from this manouevre.  In any event it is too early to judge your result so stay close to your surgeon and be patient

Talmage J. Raine, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Your eyes probably look different due to subtle residual swelling in the orbital region. Keep your head elevated and wait for all the swelling to resolve, like six months. I do not believe the eyes will have changed. This is not part of the rhinoplasty.All the best,Talmage Raine MD

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