Hi, I'm insecure about the shape of my mouth but I'm not sure what type of procedure can be done in my case. I look in the mirror and I don't look that bad but in a camera my smile looks completely different than in the mirror. But even in the mirror I still notice it. My bottom jaw seems a tilted to one side and the corners of my mouth seem to be at different levels. One side is higher than the other. Even my lips look a bit asymmetrical but I'm wondering if it's because of my jaw line.
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Most people have facial assymetry. Treatment depends on the underlying cause for the assymetry. If your lip is crooked at rest than it might be the soft tissue or the underlying facial skeleton. If it is assymetric with movement, it could be the muscle.Some treatments include...
I typically dont have patients remove the piercing but am very specific on how to inject and where to inject so not to disturb the area around the piercing. Sometimes I put patients on antibiotic for a few days just preventatively. Best, Dr. Emer.
I am sorry, but your photo did not appear. In either case, physical exam is needed, but I am certain that fillers would be helpful with your situation. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon.