Hi, I [18M] have noticed that one of my eye appears bigger and asymmetrical to the other one, is it because of a deeper rooted issue in my skull formation or simply an eyelid asymmetry? I would like to take the most efficient route to tackle down this problem, any insight given is appreciated!
August 11, 2024
Answer: Facial asymmetry Facial asymmetry is almost exclusively based on skeletal structure. Soft tissue coverage tends to be very consistent from side to side and from person to person. There are occasions with the problem is purely soft tissue oriented. Regarding the highlights, this is usually the case for individuals who have unilateral ptosis (not your issue) During enological development, the two sides of the face develop independently from each other and eventually fuse in the midline. Facial asymmetry this present in all people. The human brain is accustomed to seeing a facial asymmetry as being normal and we’re therefore typically don’t see it in other people. You probably don’t see your best friends and family members as having facial asymmetry even though they do. If you do a Google search for facial asymmetry or symmetry, you can find plenty of websites that show computer generated perfectly symmetrical faces based on either the left or right side of the face. Not only do the faces look very different, but purely symmetrical face as an odd unfamiliar, and too many people unattractive appearance. Aesthetics are not improved by symmetry. Asymmetry is only a problem if it’s to the extent where it causes a negative aesthetic impression. Facial aesthetics are primarily based on balance rather than symmetry. For this and many other reasons, I typically do not treat facial asymmetry for the purpose of just treating the asymmetry. Because facial asymmetry is primarily based on bone structure, soft tissue solutions to treat a symmetry, generally only create a second asymmetry, which usually does not end up balancing out the facial appearance on the whole. From the picture you’ve included your degree of asymmetry is actually quite mild and I would say it’s actually less than average people. I would say you are very much within one standard deviation if not less in regards to asymmetry. My best recommendation is to recognize that asymmetry does not distract from your natural beauty, and it is best left alone. I recommend you avoid having any form of surgical intervention for the purpose of asymmetry Best, Mats Hagström MD
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August 11, 2024
Answer: Facial asymmetry Facial asymmetry is almost exclusively based on skeletal structure. Soft tissue coverage tends to be very consistent from side to side and from person to person. There are occasions with the problem is purely soft tissue oriented. Regarding the highlights, this is usually the case for individuals who have unilateral ptosis (not your issue) During enological development, the two sides of the face develop independently from each other and eventually fuse in the midline. Facial asymmetry this present in all people. The human brain is accustomed to seeing a facial asymmetry as being normal and we’re therefore typically don’t see it in other people. You probably don’t see your best friends and family members as having facial asymmetry even though they do. If you do a Google search for facial asymmetry or symmetry, you can find plenty of websites that show computer generated perfectly symmetrical faces based on either the left or right side of the face. Not only do the faces look very different, but purely symmetrical face as an odd unfamiliar, and too many people unattractive appearance. Aesthetics are not improved by symmetry. Asymmetry is only a problem if it’s to the extent where it causes a negative aesthetic impression. Facial aesthetics are primarily based on balance rather than symmetry. For this and many other reasons, I typically do not treat facial asymmetry for the purpose of just treating the asymmetry. Because facial asymmetry is primarily based on bone structure, soft tissue solutions to treat a symmetry, generally only create a second asymmetry, which usually does not end up balancing out the facial appearance on the whole. From the picture you’ve included your degree of asymmetry is actually quite mild and I would say it’s actually less than average people. I would say you are very much within one standard deviation if not less in regards to asymmetry. My best recommendation is to recognize that asymmetry does not distract from your natural beauty, and it is best left alone. I recommend you avoid having any form of surgical intervention for the purpose of asymmetry Best, Mats Hagström MD
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