Can rhinoplasty cause sunken eyes?

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I had a rhinoplasty done and a few weeks later I noticed my eyes getting sunken. It's been a year now and is progressively worse. I included my rhinoplasty post op photos. Top is before, middle is 1 month post op and bottom is 4 months post op. Other photos include some of my eyes currently. No health issues, medications, drug use or weight changes except for possibly gaining a few pounds. Not sure if it's a sinus issue, fat loss issue but my surgeon said it's aging. I don't think that's it.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.As far as I can see from your photos rhinoplasty would not be the reason of sunken eyes. You might be more pay attention than usual to your eye area. After all you have changed your face with a rhinoplasty. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I don’t see it well in the pictures. Could just be an optical illusion. I think you look great in all the pictures. There’s no problem that I can detect. You have a great result. Enjoy it!

Soon-Dong Kim, MD · Answer

Maybe it's because of deswelling after the surgery. As time goes by, the swelling will be gone slightly so that's why it seems to be sunken. Normally it won't be affected by rhinoplasty!

Can rhinoplasty cause sunken eyes?

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