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Facial hairline/brow/eyelid and more asymmetry-let's come up with a plan. Thoughts, advice?

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TheBestMe28Dec 26, 2019

My face has a lot of asymmetry that has bothered me forever. The left side is generally longer and more widely spaced. I feel like my scalp and face were put on crooked when I was being formed, even my ears are asymmetrical. I don’t know if it’s just the soft tissues or the actual bone. I have a list of priorities but am limited to 500 characters here. 1.hairline2.eyebrow shape& position

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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
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Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Dec 27, 2019
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Dr. A.J. Amadi, MD
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Dr. William Portuese, MD
Dr. William Portuese, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Dec 28, 2019
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Dec 27, 2019
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