Can my crooked nose and asymmetrical jaw and ears be corrected? (photo)

Question

I have some noticable flaws in my face. Most noticable is my crooked bulbous nose (broken as a kid) and my protruding uneven ears. My jaw is also a bit tilted. Im very self concious of these flaws and it has been bothering me for a long time.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos we can see an asymmetrical nasal appearance where you're right nasal bone appears to be more convex than your left. You also have wideness of the lower 1/3 of your nose. If these issues are bothering you, you may benefit from Consulting with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists who offer computer Imaging. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You would benefit from a rhinoplasty to correct the fractured nose. You would also benefit from an otoplasty as well to make your ears more symmetrical. It is difficult to assess your chin because you do not have a lateral view. A chin implant is a possibility.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, the symmetry of your nose could be improved with rhinoplasty. Spreader grafts and osteotomies could help improve the symmetry of the dorsal aesthetic lines and tip refinement could be performed on the tip. In regards to your jaw, an in-person evaluation would be more helpful. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It’s hard to tell about your ears but your nose could be made narrower and straighter but probably not perfect. Asymmetry if the jaw shouid be checked by a dentist as it is more in their specialty area

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

All people have facial asymmetry.
The degree of a symmetry in many people is substantial.
The human brain is accustomed to seeing facial asymmetry as being normal.
This is why we typically don’t see people as being a symmetrical even though they are.
Great artists throughout history, having incorporated facial asymmetry into classic works of art because asymmetry is normal.
Facial aesthetics is not based on symmetry, but rather based on balance.
 a symmetry is not a flaw.
It is normal.
During embryological development, the two sides of the face develop independently from each other and eventually fuse in the midline.
If you look at computer generated images of perfectly symmetrical faces, you may notice that they have an odd and unfamiliar appearance.
This is because we’ve never seen a face in real life that is symmetrical.
 in my opinion, asymmetry for the sake of a symmetry should generally not be treated.
If it stands out to the observer as being abnormal, and sometimes treatment may be indicated.
Most facial asymmetry is based on bone structure.
Changing facial bone structure is often invasive and difficult.
Attempting to manipulate soft tissues to compensate for facial, skeletal. A symmetry often does not create the desired outcomes. It simply creates to separate a symmetry that don’t balance out.
there are of course exceptions.
Having a broken nose that deviates to decide is one exception, that is often indicated and should be treated.
If your projecting ears bother you, then an otoplasty is a fairly straightforward solution.
Accepting baseline asymmetry as being normal, and treating the variables that stand out is a reasonable approach.
I think a rhinoplasty combined with auto plasty may be appropriate procedures for you.
I suggest having multiple in person consultations with plastic surgeons in your community to get a better assessment, and better understanding of treatment options.
 Other facial asymmetry based on facial skeletal structure is best left untreated.
You’ll find the different people have different opinions, and there are plenty of plastic surgeons who believe that symmetry is some type of aesthetic ideal.
Once upon a time, that was what I believed.
Overtime. It is become clear to me that a symmetry is not an aesthetic deterrent, but is, in fact, normal and symmetry has little to do with attractiveness.
 Obvious a symmetry is clear to everyone and that indicates treatment.
Normal asymmetry that is not seen by other people is better be left alone.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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