Eye and Nose Surgery Together or Separately? Recommended Age for Rhinoplasty and Surgical Order Guide

Hello, this is Vibe Plastic Surgery :)

These days, many people prioritize the harmony of

👀👃🏻 eyes and nose, which are the most noticeable features

of the face.

In particular, when considering eye surgery,

many wonder if improving the nose at the same time would

enhance the overall facial balance.

Indeed, during eye surgery consultations, we frequently receive

inquiries about whether it's better to have eye and nose surgery

done simultaneously or separately.

Today, Vibe Plastic Surgery will explain

the options of having eye and nose surgery together

versus separately!

Can Eye and Nose Surgery Be Done at a Young Age?

👀 For the eyes, surgery mainly involves soft tissues,

such as skin and muscles, so the procedure is

relatively less affected by growth.

In eye surgery consultations, while individual differences vary,

we generally recommend that around 2nd-3rd year of middle school,

when the growth of tissues around the eyes has stabilized

to a reasonable degree, eye surgery

can be considered.

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👃🏻 On the other hand, the nose requires consideration of

not just soft tissues, but also subcutaneous fat,

cartilage, and bone structure.

Since it's closely related to skeletal growth in the center of the face,

growth is often not completely finished during middle school years.

Generally,

🏫 high school 2nd-3rd year,

after cartilage and bone growth has stabilized to a degree,

we recommend planning rhinoplasty :)

Is It Better to Have Eye and Nose Surgery Together?

In reality, whether eye and nose surgery are performed together

or separately, there is no significant difference

in the actual results.

Many people wonder if doing them at the same time would be better,

but it is not necessary to perform both procedures at once.

As we often mention in eye surgery consultations,

the most important factor is whether you are in a comfortable situation to

💉 undergo surgery,

💫 and whether you have sufficient time to recover 😊

Therefore, whether you have eye and nose surgery together

or separately, the results and satisfaction levels are often similar,

and we recommend deciding on the surgical timing based on

your personal schedule and recovery plan :)

Does Nose Surgery Create an Eye-Opening Effect?

When undergoing nose surgery, some patients worry that

their eyes might appear to be drawn toward the center,

but in reality, the distance between the eyes does not change.

Since there is a strong structural component called the medial canthus ligament

inside the eye that stably holds the eyes in place,

even if silicone implants are inserted into the nose to increase its height,

the eyes do not actually move toward the center.

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

is emphasized, and you may visually perceive the eyes as appearing

slightly closer together.

This aspect can be addressed through an eye surgery consultation,

where we examine the overall facial structure together :)

What Is the Surgical Order When Having Eye and Nose Surgery Together?

General order: Eye surgery ➡️ Nose surgery

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📌 Eye surgery

When having eye and nose surgery together, eye surgery

is usually performed first.

👀 During eye surgery, the eyelid line must be checked

by opening and closing the eyes during the procedure,

so it is often performed in a semi-conscious state

rather than under complete anesthesia.

Therefore, performing it first when patient cooperation

is possible is beneficial.

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📌 Nose surgery

On the other hand, nose surgery has a relatively wide surgical area,

and to reduce anxiety and pain, it is generally

😴 performed in a comfortably sleeping state after eye surgery.

Since the surgical order can vary depending on

the patient's condition or surgical plan, it is important to

establish a personalized surgical plan through

an eye surgery consultation.

Eye and Nose Surgery: Sufficient Consultation Is Essential

👀👃🏻 Since eyes and nose greatly affect facial impression,

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

In particular, whether to have eye and nose surgery together

or separately can vary depending on individual facial structure

and condition.

Therefore, through an eye surgery consultation,

after thoroughly examining the structure of the eyes and nose,

facial proportions, and other factors, establishing a surgical plan

can be very helpful.

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At Vibe Plastic Surgery, we conduct consultations considering

your facial balance and natural-looking results, so if you are considering

eye and nose surgery, we encourage you to schedule a consultation 😊

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*There is more information in the video below :)

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Frequently Asked Questions

From what age can eye surgery be performed?

Generally, it can be considered from around 2nd-3rd year of middle school. Since the eye area is primarily composed of soft tissues like skin and muscles that are less affected by growth, when the growth of tissues around the eyes is determined to be stable at this age, surgery can be considered.

From when can nose surgery be performed?

Generally, high school 2nd-3rd year onward is recommended. Since the nose requires consideration of not just soft tissues but also subcutaneous fat, cartilage, and bone structure, and is related to skeletal growth in the center of the face, it is advisable to plan rhinoplasty after cartilage and bone growth have stabilized.

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

It is not necessary to perform both procedures simultaneously. Since the results and satisfaction levels often show minimal differences whether done together or separately, it is best to decide based on whether you are in a comfortable situation to undergo surgery and whether you have adequate recovery time.

Does nose surgery make eyes appear to come together like an inner eye corner opening?

The distance between the eyes does not actually change. Since there is a structure called the medial canthus ligament inside the eye that stably maintains eye position, even if the nose height is increased with implants, the eyes do not move toward the center, though they may visually appear slightly closer together.

What is the surgical order when having eye and nose surgery together?

Generally, eye surgery is performed first, followed by nose surgery. This is because eye surgery requires patient cooperation in a semi-conscious state to verify the eyelid line, while nose surgery, which has a wider surgical area, is typically performed in a comfortably sleeping state to reduce anxiety and pain.