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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Small, Close Set Eyes
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
Small, Close Set Eyes
by brunette10, Aug 20, 2007 06:05PM
I am a female with very small, close-set eyes. In addition, I have an oval face, which makes them appear even smaller and "beadie." I've heard of craniofacial surgery, however it seems that most surgeons discourage it.
Although this news is a bit crushing, I'd like to know if there are other procedures that could perhaps make eyes look less close together? Or, better yet, is there a way to re-shape one's bone structure so that the eyes do not appear so small - i.e. make an oval face look more "square"? Would reshaping the jawline or cheek bones help reshape a face that helps to "fit" small eyes better than an oval face would?
I've had 2 rhinoplasty procedures to help correct this problem, however the results were not as drastic as I had expected. Therefore, I'd like to know what other alternatives are out there
Thank you, and I look forward to your response.
Although this news is a bit crushing, I'd like to know if there are other procedures that could perhaps make eyes look less close together? Or, better yet, is there a way to re-shape one's bone structure so that the eyes do not appear so small - i.e. make an oval face look more "square"? Would reshaping the jawline or cheek bones help reshape a face that helps to "fit" small eyes better than an oval face would?
I've had 2 rhinoplasty procedures to help correct this problem, however the results were not as drastic as I had expected. Therefore, I'd like to know what other alternatives are out there
Thank you, and I look forward to your response.
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Aug 22, 2007 02:17PM
, Aug 22, 2007 02:17PM
It is not possible to make any specific recommendation without a thorough direct evaluation of your problem. If an alteration in the shape of your face using an absorbing filler like one of the hyaluronic acids is appropriate, then this might be attempted to create a temporary indirect illusion. If it does not work out, the effect is time limited.
