One Side of my Face Lower Than the Other?

I have noticed that my face is uneven. 1 side of my face is abit lower than the other and it's most noticeable on my eyes and lips as one eyelid looks higher than the other. When i smile my lips look even but when iam not smiling and looking normal. you can notice that 1 side of the lip is lower than the other. I am only 26 yrs old so i think iam too young for a facelift to even it out. I personally feel like it might have something to do with my teeth being misaligned. can you give any advice

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Asymmetry is normal

Your question is a great one because I'm sure MANY people have the same concerns. Everyone's face is asymmetric. Prior to surgery, this is something that I point out to all of my patients in the mirror, and on my own face. Some people have more asymmetry than others and some patients can have associated issues with nerves and muscles, though these conditions are rare and usually noticed and addressed early in life before your 20's. If you have ongoing concerns, there is... more

Facial Asymmetry at 26

I would not recommend a facelift at 26 for facial asymmetry. Each person has two different sides, and everyone is asymmetric.

One side of face is lower than the other?

In general, we all experience facial asymmetry, and no face is aligned perfectly. If one eyelid is lower, you may be experiencing a slight ptosis on that side. That is something that would need to be examined by a qualified oculoplastic surgeon.To correct a ptosis, you would need a ptosis repair that specifically addresses your eyelid. A facelift would not be a good procedure to even out any asymmetry that is bothering you. A facelift mainly addresses sagging skin on the face. And you are... more

Most people have at least some facial asymmetry, often due to the underlying bone

We have a tool on the computer imager that can show facial asymmery. Many people don't even notice they have it until pointed out. You are either very astute or fairly asymmetric. Treatment may be as simple as filler treatments. More aggressive treatment includes bone surgery. Lifting the soft tissue such as a facelift is the least effective treatment

Facial asymmetry is common and seldom can be corrected by a facelift.

Most patients have some observable asymmetry of the face, so it's the rule rather than the exception. Most of there are skeletal or muscular (function) in origin. Facelifts do not address muscles or bone, so have no effect on these asymmetries.

Facial Asymmetry

Dear Kisskisskrissy, Like the rest of us, it sounds like you have facial asymmetry - one side of the face is different than the other. Often the bone structure is slightly different on one side compared to the other. It is unlikely that any facial surgery would be advisable. Consultation with an orthodontist to evaluate misaligned teeth may be in order. Good luck. Dr. Tom Kaniff