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Can Facial Asymmetry Be Corrected?

asked 2 years ago by TammyA in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 13,769 times
Tags: cheekbones, face, jaw, asymmetry

The right side of my face is both more elevated and more prominent than the left side; the right cheekbone is more prominent, the cheek itself is fuller, and the jaw is more prominent. It looks as though the left side of my face is sliding off of my face.

Is there anything I can do to make my face more symmetrical? Would a cheekbone/jaw implant on one side work to balance my face? Strategically placed fillers? I don't look deformed in person, but I notice it a lot.

11 answers to Can Facial Asymmetry Be Corrected?

Can Facial Asymmetry Be Corrected?

You certainly can and should try a temporary filler like Perlane to augment both cheeks thereby creating more aesthetically, naturally beautiful cheeks. The left cheek does appear to need more augmentation than the right although the right cheek is a bit flat anteriorly as well. Once you see that a more attractive cheek shape can be created, cheek implants would be able to make that augmentation permanent. Be sure the plastic and cosmetic surgeon, you select,... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

I would only recommend fillers

Everyone is asymmetric if you look hard enough. That being said, your asymmetry (although not much and you are a pretty woman) bothers you enough to ask the question, then I think some non permanent filler would help you. I prefer Radiesse for the Cheek and Jaw line area and feel like this gives a good natural result. It lasts about one year but cannot be revered like the hylauronic acid fillers can (like Restylane or Juvederm). Some may recommend fat injections but I would not start... more

Kari L. Colen, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Treating facial asymmetry

Complete symmetry is not present in nature. From the photo one can easily see what is bothering you as the asymmetry is quite significant. Although complete symmetry is never achievable there are procedures available to make you more symmetric than you currently are. The problem is one of bone too much on the right, too little on the left or a combination of both.Cutting bone and adding/subtracting bone would be quite an extensive procedure. The first questions to be asked are: Are the... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Correcting Facial Asymmetry

Facial symmetry is not a criteria of beauty. Some degree of asymmetry is normal and universal. The asymmetry can be improved with implants or fillers, but not corrected.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Correcting facial asymmetry

Facial asymmetry is a very common problem that patients are concerned about. There is no way to make one orbit or eyeball higher or lower than the other. Cheek augmentation is an excellent procedure whereby small cheek implants can be customized to the right shape to match the opposite cheek. These are placed through an intraoral incision and placed underneath the periosteum covering the bone. These can also be removed if necessary.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Improving facial symmetry

Facial symmetry can be improved with facial fillers placed in the right places. In cases of moderate asymmetry, fat grafting may be a better option depending on what areas need to be augmented, and what volumes are necessary. Surgery would be a last resort. Remember, symmetry can be improved, but complete symmetry would be difficult to acheive, and also unnatural. Good Luck. Dr. T

Behrooz Torkian, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial asymmetry can be corrected

The truth is that we are all a little asymmetric. True symmetry is a very rare trait. Most asymmetries are barely noticeable. However, some asymmetries are more prominent and can effect a person's appearance. Their our several modalities that can be pursued to include surgery and injectables like fillers and Botox. I routinely make small adjustments in my Botox and filler treatments to correct for these asymmetries. I would recommend you see a plastic surgeon or dermatologist to... more

Steven E. Rasmussen, MD
Austin Dermatologist

Improving facial asymmetry

It looks from your photos that you have a hemifacial asymmetry which means that during development one side of your face developed more than others. Both solid implants and injectable fillers would be good options for you. I would recommend starting out with injectable fillers done in a conservative fashion to create more facial balance and symmetry, It is better to be conservative and add less at a time since more can always be added. After injectables then it may be an option to do... more

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial asymmetry is very common

A lot of the most beautiful people in Hollywood have facial asymmetry. In fact this is sometimes why we think they look interesting or unique. Your facial asymmetry is not ugly or grotesque but is mostly something that you notice. You do have some asymmetry that is due to the skeletal shape and form. I would caution against doing anything too radical. Try something subtle like soft tissue filler in the left cheek or using Botox above the right eye brow. See if less invasive techniques... more

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Facial asymmetry can be corrected, but be very careful

Yes, but you must be very, very careful. Start slowly with minor fillers to try to achieve symmetry. Than progress to surgery if not happy with fillers or fat grafting. See many consults, this is not a snap of the fingers to correct. Regards.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Be careful what you ask for- facial symmetry: is it worth the risk?

Options are always available and if you look hard enough you will find someone to perform your requested procedure. Asymmetry in nature is natural. Symmetry is hard to come by. The problem in your condiiton is that over-correction can easily occur and the procedures are not without risk. Do the risks outweigh the benefits? That truly depends on how much mental anguish this causes you. If you are significantly distraught, I would start conservatively with fillers which will dissipate with... more