My right cheek bone is bigger than the the left. Any suggestions? (photos)

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My face is not balanced, its clear that my left side is kind of bigger and it's really annoying, also it sometimes make sounds like click when im talking

Sirius K. Yoo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos.  Everyone has some degree of facial asymmetry.  You have both midface and mandibular asymmetry.  You would need a detailed examination by an expert in facial bony and soft tissue anatomy.  In my experience, there will be several options available to you once the problem areas have been identified.  One of the important distinctions to make which is not clear by the photos is whether you have any occlusion (bite) issues.  If you do, it would be appropriate to correct that prior to or at the same time as the mandibular asymmetry.  See an expert facial plastic surgeon or general plastic surgeon who specializes in the face to evaluate you and make suggestions.  All the best!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

there are many ways to improve your appearance with fillers, fat, implants and even jawline surgery. I suggest speaking to a cosmetic dermatologist who works with a plastic surgeon to get these types of improvement options. Best, Dr. Emer.

Burr von Maur, MD · Answer

This sounds like a TMJ issue that should be checked by an oral surgeon.The left cheek can be augmented with fat transfer or implant or filler. CT imaging studies will help too.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

It is clear that your have a maxillofacial bone deformity that involves more than just your cheek bones. The first place to start is to get a 3D CT scan to determine the actual shape of of your facial bones. Both your cheek and lower jaw are asymmetric and this is part of an overall facial asymmetry issue.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

It sounds like you have two concerns, the clicking and asymmetry. The former is to do with TMJ joint. The latter can be improved by varios means, non-surgical like injections or surgical like implant.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, based upon the attached photos both cheeks are very flat, it looks as though the chin is weak, the mandibular angles are weak and yes there is asymmetry between the cheeks as well as the entire sides of the face.  The symmetry seems more pronounced because the flat cheeks and weak chin make the face appear elongated.  Male faces look the most attractive (ruggedly handsome) when the face has angularity in the cheeks, chin and jaw line.   Cheek augmentation using a dermal filler (I prefer Perlane now called Restylane Lyft) or cheek implants for a permanent enhancement can create angularity in the cheeks.  This would make the asymmetry less apparent.  Avoid having Voluma or similar dermal filler to the sides of the cheeks as this IMHO broadens the face and doesn't create the desired aesthetic appearance.   Chin augmentation, with a chin implant, would add front projection and volume to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face.  Mandibular angle augmentation, using a dermal filler (I prefer Radiesse) would create angularity and flare to the jaw line.  Hope this helps.

My right cheek bone is bigger than the the left. Any suggestions? (photos)

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