Should I Get Eye and Nose Surgery Together or Separately? Guide to the Eligible Age for Rhinoplasty and Surgery Order

Hello, this is Vibe Plastic Surgery :)

These days, many people place importance on

👀👃🏻the harmony of the eyes and nose,

which are the first things noticed in one's appearance.

Especially when considering eye surgery,

you might wonder if improving the nose as well

would enhance the overall balance of your face.

In fact, during eye plastic surgery consultations,

many patients ask whether it is better

to do the eyes and nose at the same time

or to proceed with them separately.

Today, at Vibe Plastic Surgery,

we will look into the cases of performing eye and nose surgeries

together versus separately!

Is eye and nose surgery possible at a young age?

👀In the case of the eyes, surgery is mainly

focused on soft tissues, such as skin and

muscle, so it is relatively

less affected by growth.

Therefore, during eye plastic surgery consultations, although there are individual differences,

we usually explain that around the 2nd to 3rd year of middle school,

the growth of the tissues around the eyes

is considered somewhat stabilized,

making it a suitable time to consider surgery.

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👃🏻On the other hand, the nose is an area where

not only soft tissues but also subcutaneous fat,

cartilage, and bone structure must be considered together.

Because it is closely related to the

skeletal growth of the central face,

growth is often not completely finished

during the middle school years. Generally,

🏫around the 2nd to 3rd year of high school,

after the growth of cartilage and bone

has somewhat stabilized,

we recommend planning for rhinoplasty :)

Is it better to do eye and nose surgery together?

In reality, whether eye and nose surgeries are performed together

or separately, there is no

significant difference in the results themselves.

Many people wonder if it would be better to do them simultaneously,

but it is not absolutely necessary

to proceed with them at the same time.

As we often mention during eye plastic surgery consultations,

the most important thing, rather than the timing of the surgery, is whether you are in a situation

💉to comfortably undergo the surgery,

💫and whether you have the time

to spare for recovery😊

Therefore, whether you proceed with the eyes and nose together

or separately, there is often no

significant difference in results or satisfaction,

and we recommend deciding the timing of the surgery

according to your personal schedule and recovery plan:)

Does rhinoplasty give an epicanthoplasty effect?

Will my eyes look drawn to the center if I get rhinoplasty?

Some of you might be worried about this.

However, the actual distance between the eyes

does not change. Inside the eyes, there is a

sturdy structure called the medial canthal ligament

that stably holds the position of the eyes, so inserting a silicone implant

into the nose to increase its height does not

actually move the eyes to the center.

However, as the nose height increases, the center of the face

is emphasized, and you might feel that the eyes

look visually a bit closer together.

For these aspects, it can be helpful to

check the overall facial structure together

through an eye plastic surgery consultation :)

What is the order of surgery when doing eye and nose surgery together?

General order: Eye surgery ➡️ Nose surgery

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📌Eye Surgery

When proceeding with eye and nose surgeries together, usually

the eye surgery is performed first.

👀During eye surgery, you need to open and close your eyes

in the middle of the procedure to check the crease line,

so it is often performed under conscious sedation

rather than with the patient completely asleep.

Therefore, it is helpful to proceed first

while the patient is in a state where cooperation is possible.

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📌Nose Surgery

On the other hand, nose surgery has a relatively wider surgical scope,

and to reduce anxiety and pain, it is generally

😴performed in a comfortably asleep state

after the eye surgery. As such, the order of surgery

can vary depending on the patient's condition

and surgical plan, so it is important to

establish a surgical plan tailored to the individual

through an eye plastic surgery consultation.

Eye and nose surgery, it is important to decide after sufficient consultation

👀👃🏻Because the eyes and nose greatly affect facial impression,

it is important to carefully decide on the

surgical method and timing. In particular, whether to proceed with the eyes and nose together

or separately can vary depending on the individual's

facial structure and condition.

Therefore, it can be helpful to

establish a surgical plan after thoroughly checking

the structure of the eyes and nose, facial proportions, etc.,

through an eye plastic surgery consultation.

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At Vibe Plastic Surgery, we conduct consultations

considering the patient's facial balance and

natural changes, so if you are considering eye and nose surgery,

please feel free to come in for a consultation 😊

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*There is more information in the video below :)

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Frequently Asked Questions

At what age is eye surgery possible?

It can usually be considered from around the 2nd to 3rd year of middle school. Since the area around the eyes is mainly composed of soft tissues like skin and muscle, it is less affected by growth. Therefore, if the growth of the tissues around the eyes is judged to be somewhat stabilized during this period, surgery can be considered.

At what age is rhinoplasty possible?

Generally, it is recommended after the 2nd to 3rd year of high school. The nose requires consideration of not only soft tissues but also subcutaneous fat, cartilage, and bone structure, and it is related to the skeletal growth of the central face. Thus, it is best to plan it after the growth of cartilage and bone has stabilized.

Is it better to do eye and nose surgery simultaneously?

It is not absolutely necessary to proceed simultaneously. Since there is often no significant difference in results or satisfaction whether done together or separately, it is best to decide based on whether you are in a situation to comfortably undergo surgery and whether you have the time to spare for recovery.

Will rhinoplasty make my eyes look drawn together like an epicanthoplasty effect?

The actual distance between the eyes does not change. There is a structure called the medial canthal ligament inside the eyes that stably holds their position, so raising the nose height with an implant does not move the eyes to the center, though they may visually appear slightly closer together.

What is the order of surgery when doing eye and nose surgery together?

Generally, eye surgery is performed first, followed by nose surgery. This is because eye surgery requires patient cooperation under conscious sedation to check the crease line, while nose surgery has a wider scope and is typically performed while the patient is asleep to reduce pain and anxiety.