Can Facial Asymmetry Be Corrected?

Thank you for the question and for posting your picture. In short, yes, facial asymmetries can be corrected.  In most cases, obvious asymmetry between the sides of the face is due to differences in the facial skeleton. Everyone is at least a little bit asymmetric -- just look at composite photos using two right or two left-halves of anyone's face! In your case, however, the asymmetry may be a bit more pronounced.  Facial fillers or implants can be used to treat this.  In my practice, I recommend that patients start with a combination of filllers (different fillers for different areas of the face). This allows them to "try out" the change before committing to surgery. Then, if they like the improved shaped and symmetry, we proceed with placement of implants.  Best of luck!!!
 

Thank you for your question, although it is difficult to give you much feedback without at least a photo or two. I can tell you that everyone has a degree of asymmetry to their face - a face with perfect symmetry would likely look quite unnatural! That said, the best way to address imbalances at first would be some well-placed injectable dermal fillers. These fillers do more than smooth away wrinkles - they can also add subtle lift and volume to areas to create a more proportionate look. If you like the results of the fillers and decide you want something more permanent in the future, surgical implants could be the next step. I encourage you to schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon for further assessment and a treatment plan tailored to your precise needs and goals.

Hi Tammy,

Thanks for the great question. I would suggest you get this treated with custom facial implants which are made based on a CAT Scan of your face, then using virtual surgical planning we can create 3D renderings of your skeleton with and without the implants to show how the structure would change. Lastly, we can layer in your skin to show the impact it would have on your aesthetics.

The best part is, these are placed through inconspicuous incisions in side the mouth and have quick recovery times. The plates are typically made of Titanium which has favorable properties such as being strong, resistant to infection and easy to remove if you do not want them one day. Other options include MEDPOR and PEEK.

Goodluck!