Will the look of my eyes be affected if I have a rhinoplasty in which the tip of my nose is straightened out?

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I am a 25 year old female interested in rhinoplasty to correct my upturned and bulbous nose tip. When i pull down on my nose tip to see what it could look like if I got it straightened out, it pulls down on the skin of the inner corner of my eyes, thus given a mishapen look to my eyes. So if I do get rhinoplasty where I assume the surgeon will be pulling down the tip of my nose, will it also pull down the skin around my inner eyes and leave me looking funny? Thanks

Bryan G. Forley, MD · Answer

Surgical alterations of the nasal tip should not affect the appearance of the eyes. You should seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to discuss this in more detail.

Afshin Parhiscar, MD · Answer

Dear europeangirl08In general, the changes in the appearance of the nasal bridge can effect how your eyes are perceived. Generally, surgery on your tip does not directly impact the appearance of your eyes. I have never seen a pull on the eyes from any changes secondary to a rhinoplasty.Your best source for first hand information is to see a Board certified Plastic Surgeon in person.

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