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Asymmetrical Face Exercises

The right side of my face is higher than the other And I heard that doing facial exercises can help fix facial asymmetry but im not sure what exercises to do so if you could recommend some facial exercises that will help fix my face and make it more symmetrical that will really help

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Asymmetrical face exercises

August 26th, 2013
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We all have facial asymmetry to some degree, and there can be a number of reasons as to why you may be experiencing obvious asymmetry. In general, facial asymmetry may be due to the following:

 1) Genetic predisposition
 2) Muscle atrophy in a given area
 3) Facial nerves



Facial exercises will not likely help, and an in-person assessment would be advised to determine how you may improve asymmetry that may be more noticeable. I hope this helps, and good luck to you.


Web reference: http://www.carolinafacialplasticsurgery.com/facelift/

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD


Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 53 reviews

Asymmetric face exercises

August 22nd, 2013
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  I too have heard this.  But that does not mean that these exercises will work.  I would keep an open mind but be aware of the fact that this may not resolve the problem.

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Lawrence Kass, MD

Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Not going to help

August 9th, 2013
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You should come in for a consultation here at the Boriscosmetic Center in Los Angeles. There are a few things that we can probably do to make you feel more confident. If you are not in the area we can also do a virtual consultation. Let us know. Good luck

Web reference: http://www.boriscosmetic.com

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS, FACS

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS, FACS
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
3.9 out of 5 stars 16 reviews

Exercises for facial assymetry

August 9th, 2013
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If you have an asymmetry after a facelift I would see your plastic surgeon to determine the cause. In general asymmetry cannot be helped by facial exericizes

Raj S. Ambay, MD

Facial Exercises for Asymmetry

August 8th, 2013
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Thank you for the question. In terms of asymmetry, facial exercises will not likely correct differences in tissue placement (one side higher than the other, etc.).  However, if you have a slight nerve weakness after a facelift, and this is causing some asymmetry, exercises can be helpful in some cases.  Best of luck!

Web reference: http://www.sanfranciscofacialplasticsurgery.com/facelift.php

Evan Ransom, MD

Evan Ransom, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 92 reviews

Asymmetrical Face Exercises

August 4th, 2013
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Exercises won't correct facial asymmetries.  I would recommend seeing a Plastic Surgeon to determine what is causing the asymmetry.  Once you know what is causing the asymmetry, then you will be able to go over options for correction.

Rigo Mendoza, MD

Rigo Mendoza, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
4.3 out of 5 stars 34 reviews

Exercises to fix facial asymmetry?

August 1st, 2013
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Dear Leilani,

Thank you for your question.  Facial exercises probably won't have any real or lasting effect on your facial asymmetry.  There are a lot of surgical and non-surgical procedures that can.  If there is a problem with volume, i.e. one side of your face has a more prominent cheek or jaw than the other, then fat grafting, fillers, or implants can help.  If one side of your face is lower or sags more than the other, various types of lifts, as in face lift, brow lift, eyelid lift, etc. can help.  

Best Wishes,

Pablo Prichard, MD

Pablo Prichard, MD

Pablo Prichard, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
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Exercises for facial asymmetry

July 29th, 2013
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Thank you for asking about facial exercises for asymmetry.

  1. Facial exercises won't correct facial asymmetry,
  2. The question is - what is the cause of your asymmetry.
  3. It might be complex, e.g. bone structure, or simple - over activity of a few facial muscles.
  4. Consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and see if together you can find a cause and treatment for your asymmetry. Best wishes.
Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD

Exercises for facial asymmetry

July 29th, 2013
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I am not aware of any facial exercises that can help to correct facial asymmetry.  You describe a problem with one side of your face being higher than the other.  I'm not sure if you feel the entire face is higher or just that the cheeks are higher.  There definitely are some surgical and non-surgical options that can help to make a face more symmetric, but you would need to be seen in order to determine if you might be a candidate for treatment.  

Michael I. Echavez, MD

Michael I. Echavez, MD
San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

Facial exercises don't help prevent facial aging

July 29th, 2013
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You can work out your body and eat well to maintain a youthful shape. Unfortunately, facial exercises don't help prevent facial aging or alter facial asymmetry. As for facial aging, numerous devices have been on, and taken off the market because the simply don't work.

For facial asymmetry, much of that is from the underlying skeleton. Only radical surgery on the facial and jaw bones can create symmetry, and that is usually way too aggressive for the minor asymmetry that most individuals have.
 

Steven J. Pearlman, MD

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 100 reviews

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