Are Incisions Under the Eyes Necessary During Some Rhinoplasty Procedures?

There are many ways to correct nasal contour.  The small incisions beneath your eyes I would guess would help the surgeon narrow the nose.  Most surgeons use the internal incision present during rhinoplasty to narrow the nose.  Some surgeons feel more comfortable with one technique versus the other.  The small external incisions are just that VERY SMALL (2 mm) and heal extremely well.  Both techniques are very acceptable.

Dr. ES

It is not necessary to make incisions under the eyelids for a rhinoplasty.   There are many other better methods to perform rhinoplasty,  and if the incisions do not heal prefectly they are hard to correct.  Best regards,   Dr. Smith

It is not very common to perform rhinoplasties by making incisions under the eyes. Most likely these are small incisions that are being recommended but generally speaking are not necessary as most narrowing procedures are done through incisions inside the nose or along the columella or bottom of the nose. You might want to get a second or third opinion. I hope this information helps.