Is having the webbing between my nose and eyes removed considered a nose job?

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I've been planning on having a rhinoplasty done for the bump on my nose, but ive also wanted to have the skin near the inner corner of my eyes removed, as it somewhat creates the appearance of a bag. Amanda bynes also had this done and everyone has called it a "nose job". I'm curious to know if a surgeon will consider this a part of my rhinoplasty. Thanks

Sirius K. Yoo, MD · Answer

Thank your for your question.  Amanda Bynes had webbing along her medial eyelid called an epicanthal fold.  Surgery to changes this is a subtype of blephroplasty.  It is not rhinoplasty and would not be changed with nose surgery.  Both issues can certainly be addressed in the same surgery.  It doesn't matter as much what you want to call it as making sure you and your surgeon are on the same page and have a cohesive mutual plan.  If you are asking about this because of price, you can probably expect to pay a separate fee above what the surgeon would normally charge for rhinoplasty.  All the best!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Removing the epicanthal fold and a rhinoplasty are 2 completely separate procedures. Removal of the epicanthal fold is usually performed at the time of eyelid surgery. The bump on the nose is composed of  both bone and cartilage and must be shaved down in order to remove it. Osteotomies of the nasal bones will be required to close the open roof created from the bump removal.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

An epicanthoplasty would not be considered part of a rhinoplasty. While it can be done at the same time as the rhinoplasty it is a separate procedure.

Jennifer L. Walden, MD · Answer

These are two different procedures, the rhinoplasty only addresses the nose. The medial eyelid or epicanthal fold can be addressed by another small procedure similar to a blepharoplasty or z-plasty in some cases but the two anatomic sites are distinct. Good luck!

Robert Shenker, MD · Answer

While you could certainly have both procedures done simultaneously, the skin folds would definitely not be considered part of the rhinoplasty (nose job).I hope this helps! Dr. Robert Shenker MD FRCSC

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