Is there anything that can be done to lessen facial asymmetry at a young age? Or is it all preprogrammed in DNA?

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Looking back at my childhood yearbook photos, I noticed that about age 13, at the start of puberty, my face suddenly got really lopsided. My parents like to say it was because I slept face down as a child. But I didn't have noticeable asymmetry pre-teens, judging from my childhood photos. And during my teens, I slept face up. I envy those who look almost the same in their mirror images. Is there medical science to control asymmetry during growth? Just thinking about my future kids.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Facial asymmetry of some degree is very common and typically not operated upon unless it affects your teeth and the way you bite.  That sometimes requires either braces or jaw surgery.  Go on a few consults if your are uncertain as to what the options may be in your situation.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Facial asymmetry is more normal than abnormal. Go to google images and type that in and you will be surprised at the vast differences you will see. It depends on a number of factors. Look at your parents and I am sure you will see differences from one side of face/body and the other. Something can always be done though to lessen it.

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