How can I fix my lip asymmetry? (Photo)

Question

One side of my lip(left) is more fat/ has more flesh than the other(right). This asymmetry is only prominent on the upper lip. It makes the right side of my upper lip look bumpy and deflated. Another concern I have with my lip is that the corner of the left side of my mouth sits lower than the right corner. As I don't have the funds to go for repeated treatments, is it possible to have this fixed surgically? Note: I had jaw surgery a year ago to correct an asymmetrical jaw.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

All people have facial asymmetry. The primary asymmetry comes from skeletal structure rarely from soft tissues. During embryological development of two sides of the face develop independently from each other, and eventually fuse in the midline. I’ll people have facial a symmetry. This is normal and shouldn’t be treated.
It’s not your lips that are a symmetrical but your facial skull.
Your facial symmetry is very much within normal standards. The human brain is accustomed to seeing facial asymmetry has been normal, because all people are asymmetrical.
 no intervention is needed.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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