My eyes sit very close together. They start right next to the nose bridge (almost touching the nose bridge) and end far from the temple, making my temples look wide. I’ve heard that rhinoplasty is a common procedure to give an illusion of wider set eyes but in my case I think it will make the eyes look closer. Is there any way to separate the eyes a little farther apart? This issue is making me miserable
Answer: Rhinoplasty First, it is difficult to provide you with useful advice without photographs. Even with photographs you will find varying views and opinions from our community of exceptional doctors. Please upload photographs or visit a surgeon in person for more information. However, based on your description, fillers could be an option A “liquid” or non-surgical rhinoplasty involves injecting an appropriate filler into either the bridge or tip of the nose to create either a smoother bridge or a raised or more prominent tip. Not every patient is a candidate for this technique and in general, it is used more for augmenting the nose than reducing the nose. Please take caution with filler injections into the nose if you have had prior surgery as this increases the risk of complications. Consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who also does a significant number of filler injections for a complete range of options that are appropriate for your situation. Gary Linkov, MD Rhinoplasty Specialist Manhattan
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Rhinoplasty First, it is difficult to provide you with useful advice without photographs. Even with photographs you will find varying views and opinions from our community of exceptional doctors. Please upload photographs or visit a surgeon in person for more information. However, based on your description, fillers could be an option A “liquid” or non-surgical rhinoplasty involves injecting an appropriate filler into either the bridge or tip of the nose to create either a smoother bridge or a raised or more prominent tip. Not every patient is a candidate for this technique and in general, it is used more for augmenting the nose than reducing the nose. Please take caution with filler injections into the nose if you have had prior surgery as this increases the risk of complications. Consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who also does a significant number of filler injections for a complete range of options that are appropriate for your situation. Gary Linkov, MD Rhinoplasty Specialist Manhattan
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Answer: Widen the space between the eyes Dear CcSirie,A rhinoplasty can be performed to narrow the bridge and make the eyes look widerIt would be easier to guide you with a photo which can be sent privately if you preferIf you decide on a rhinoplasty, please visit a specialist who regularly performs this procedure as it is very difficult and challengingBest regards,Dr. NimaBoard Certified in Facial Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Widen the space between the eyes Dear CcSirie,A rhinoplasty can be performed to narrow the bridge and make the eyes look widerIt would be easier to guide you with a photo which can be sent privately if you preferIf you decide on a rhinoplasty, please visit a specialist who regularly performs this procedure as it is very difficult and challengingBest regards,Dr. NimaBoard Certified in Facial Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Facial Surgery Questions Dear CcSirie,Thank you for your question. A rhinoplasty that focuses on lowering your nasal bridge will give the illusion of wider set eyes. In craniofacial surgery we do something called box osteotomies to move the eye sockets, but this is an aggressive technique reserved for patients with severe congenital anomalies. Best regards,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D. Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Fellowship-trained Craniofacial Surgeon
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Answer: Facial Surgery Questions Dear CcSirie,Thank you for your question. A rhinoplasty that focuses on lowering your nasal bridge will give the illusion of wider set eyes. In craniofacial surgery we do something called box osteotomies to move the eye sockets, but this is an aggressive technique reserved for patients with severe congenital anomalies. Best regards,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D. Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Fellowship-trained Craniofacial Surgeon
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Answer: Setting the eyes further apart You can lower the bridge of the nose between the eyes, which can give the illusion of more distance between the eyes. Conversely, you can make the eyes look closer together by raising the bridge. Also, in some cases, you can transpose a small flap of skin to decrease the exposure of the inner corners of the skin.
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Answer: Setting the eyes further apart You can lower the bridge of the nose between the eyes, which can give the illusion of more distance between the eyes. Conversely, you can make the eyes look closer together by raising the bridge. Also, in some cases, you can transpose a small flap of skin to decrease the exposure of the inner corners of the skin.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty to improve eye distance... Since there is no photo, it is difficult to comment, but if a nose is wide, then thinning the bridge may possibly improve the situation. The first step would be to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation and use computer imaging to see what can be done.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty to improve eye distance... Since there is no photo, it is difficult to comment, but if a nose is wide, then thinning the bridge may possibly improve the situation. The first step would be to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation and use computer imaging to see what can be done.
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