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

Hello, this is Vibe Plastic Surgery :)

These days, many people value the harmony of

👀👃🏻 the eyes and nose, which are the first features

noticed in one's appearance.

Especially when considering eye surgery,

you might wonder if improving the nose at the same time

will create better overall facial balance.

In fact, during eye plastic surgery consultations,

many patients ask whether it is better to do

the eyes and nose simultaneously,

or if it is better to do them separately.

Today, at Vibe Plastic Surgery,

we will look into getting eye and nose surgeries

together versus doing them separately!

Is eye and nose surgery possible at a young age?

👀 In the case of the eyes, the surgery mainly involves

soft tissues, such as skin and muscles,

so it is relatively less affected

by physical growth.

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

we usually explain that around the 2nd or 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

fully complete during the middle school years.

Generally, we recommend planning rhinoplasty

🏫 after the 2nd or 3rd year of high school,

once the growth of cartilage and bone

has somewhat stabilized :)

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 actual results.

Many people wonder, "Wouldn't it be better to do them at the same time?"

but it is not absolutely necessary

to proceed with both at once.

As we often mention during eye surgery consultations,

what matters most is not the timing of the surgery, but whether you are in a situation

💉 where you can comfortably undergo the procedure,

💫 and whether you have enough time

to properly recover 😊

Therefore, whether you do your eyes and nose together

or separately, there is often no major difference

in the results or satisfaction level.

We recommend deciding the surgery timing

based on your personal schedule and recovery plan :)

Does rhinoplasty give an epicanthoplasty (front slit) effect?

Some people might worry, "Will rhinoplasty make my eyes look too close together?"

However, the actual distance between the eyes

does not change. There is a strong structure called the medial canthal ligament

on the inner corner of the eyes that stably holds

the position of the eyes. Therefore, inserting a silicone implant in the nose

to increase its height does not actually

move the eyes toward the center.

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

is emphasized, which can create a visual illusion

that the eyes look slightly closer together.

For these concerns, it can be helpful to check

your overall facial structure together

during an eye surgery consultation :)

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

General order: Eye Surgery ➡️ Nose Surgery

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📌 Eye Surgery

When performing eye and nose surgeries together,

eye surgery is usually done first.

👀 During eye surgery, the patient needs to open and close their eyes

mid-surgery to check the eyelid lines,

so it is often performed under conscious sedation (twilight anesthesia)

rather than being completely asleep.

Therefore, it is helpful to proceed with this first

while the patient is in a state where they can cooperate.

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📌 Nose Surgery

On the other hand, rhinoplasty has a relatively larger surgical scope,

so to reduce anxiety and pain, it is generally performed

😴 while the patient is comfortably asleep 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 personalized

surgical plan through an eye surgery consultation.

Eye and nose surgery: It is important to decide after a thorough consultation.

👀👃🏻 Because the eyes and nose have a huge impact on facial impression,

it is important to carefully decide on the surgical method and timing.

In particular, whether to do the eyes and nose together

or separately can vary depending on your individual facial structure

and condition.

Therefore, it can be helpful to establish a surgical plan

after thoroughly checking the structure of the eyes and nose,

as well as facial proportions,

through a consultation at an eye plastic surgery clinic.

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At Vibe Plastic Surgery, we conduct consultations

considering the patient's facial balance and

natural changes, so if you are contemplating 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 starting from the 2nd or 3rd year of middle school. The area around the eyes is mainly composed of soft tissues like skin and muscle, which are less affected by growth. Therefore, if the growth of the tissues around the eyes is deemed somewhat stabilized during this period, surgery can be considered.

At what age is rhinoplasty possible?

It is generally recommended after the 2nd or 3rd year of high school. The nose involves not only soft tissues but also subcutaneous fat, cartilage, and bone structure, and is related to the skeletal growth of the central face. Therefore, it is best to plan the surgery after the growth of cartilage and bone has stabilized.

Is it better to do eye and nose surgery at the same time?

It is not absolutely necessary to do them simultaneously. Whether done together or separately, there is often no significant difference in results or satisfaction. It is best to make a decision based on whether you are in a comfortable situation to undergo surgery and have enough time to recover.

Does rhinoplasty make the eyes look closer together, like an epicanthoplasty effect?

The actual distance between the eyes does not change. There is a structure called the medial canthal ligament on the inner corner of the eyes that stably holds their position. Therefore, even if the bridge of the nose is raised with an implant, the eyes do not move toward the center, though they may visually appear slightly closer together.

What is the order of surgery when doing eyes and nose 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 eyelid lines, while rhinoplasty covers a wider area and is typically performed while the patient is asleep to reduce pain and anxiety.