My lower face makes me extremely self conscious because it is asymmetrical and one side of my face seems to have a stronger jaw development than the other. One side of my face clearly lacks facial fat and gives off a more gaunt appearance. I included two pictures of myself and then my ideal facial shape. I know a slimmer nose can help too. But how can I fix this asymmetry? I would be devastated if my ideal facial shape isn't possible because I feel it is. I just need to know how to get there.
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While jaw reshaping via vline surgery is what you need, you have to be careful to get the right type of vline surgery. Traditional vline surgery amputates the lower end of the jawline from the angle to the chin. While this is fine for some patients it is not the type you need. You need widening...
Thank you for your questions and photos. I would say that if you have concerns about the bony anatomy of your jaw bone, then I would recommend seeing a maxillofacial surgeon and starting with a CT scan to best evaluate the bones. With a better understanding of the anatomy, you can discuss what...
The photographs demonstrate a recessive chin profile, and fat deposits in the neck. Consider placement of a chin implant to augment the chin forward on a permanent basis for better facial balance and proportions, especially from the side profile. The fat deposits in the neck are probably...