Would a rhinoplasty help with my long face and close set eyes? (Photo)

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I’ve always felt something was off about my face specifically my eye area, and recently somebody pointed out that my eyes are really close together. I think it’s mostly because my midface is quite long and my cheekbones are wide. Would a rhinoplasty be able to help or is there another procedure that would be more beneficial to my eye area?

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

I would say, without an “in person” consultation and examination I feel that it’s very difficult to assess how a nose will change the appearance of your facial dimensions due to the fact that other facial features of yours are long and a nose job can actually exacerbate your problem. Your side profile would have to be assessed as well. Though narrowing your nasal bone may widen your narrow-set eyes, it may well make your face appear longer.

I would suggest an “in person” consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with a good eye.

Best of luck !

I would suggest an “in person” consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with a good eye.

Best of luck !

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty and your face: A Rhinoplasty will not change the appearance of the closeness of your eyes or the length of your face. If you have issues with your nose itself a rhinoplasty is often worthwhile, but if you have issues with other features the rhinoplasty will not help those.

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