Left side of face stretched and lost fat? (Photo)

Question

The left side of my face has lost weight and shows a significant laugh line. The skin on this side feels extremely loose even on my ear and neck. I'm only 23, it's so embarrassing to look at and the feeling is weird. What could be the reason for this?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Volume loss in the face doesn't really start until your early thirties.  Filler like Juvederm is a nice treatment to restore volume and improve symmetry.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Fat loss can be treated with fat, fillers, implants or sculptra. Please see an expert for treatment options.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph.  At 23 any skin changes are unlikely due to fat loss and rather more environmental in nature - lack of sleep, poor hydration, sun damage, etc.  I would recommend seeing an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss your concerns in the hopes of identifying a treatable issue.  Hope this helps.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

The two sides of the face are commonly asymmetric. When there is a mid-face asymmetry, it can be improved using a filler such as Voluma, Restylane Lyft, Radiesse, or Sculptra. I recommend you see an experienced injector for an in-person evaluation.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

Most faces have a small side and a larger side. It appears that you have asymmetry, but probably not due to fat loss. I think that it is subtle, but if you want correction, fillers can be done. I'm not sure how happy you will be because improvement is all you are going to get, not exactly the same on both sides.

Left side of face stretched and lost fat? (Photo)

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