Removed cast after rhinoplasty and eyes appear to have been "pulled" closer together. Is it due to swelling?

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I had an Asian rhinoplasty a week ago (tip augmentation, bridge augmentation with DCF graft, alar base reduction). When the cast came off today, my eyes looked like they had been pulled/stretched towards the bridge. So now the length of my eyes is longer, but my eyes also appear to be much closer together and it looks really odd. I was wondering if this is due to swelling (and my eyes will return to their normal length and position), or is this permanent?

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question, xosj. You are in the early stages of the healing process. Keep in mind it takes up to one full year for the nose to completely heal, but around three to four months after the surgery the changes will be the most obvious. Best wishes,

David C. Yao, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for sharing. This is most likely swelling only. Talk with your surgeon. Eye position should not change after standard (Asian or any) rhinoplasty. Best wishes

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello. You will continue to see postoperative changes that may at times be unsettling. These features are quite normal and will diminish over time. Good luck. Dr. B

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At the current time, you are still in the early phase of healing. This will likely change with time.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Have patience.  You are in the early healing stage.  The swelling will subside and as long as your eyes were not operated on, they will not change.

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Removed cast after rhinoplasty and eyes appear to have been "pulled" closer together. Is it due to swelling?

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