The depression line between my nose and upper lip is crooked. How can this be fixed? Furthermore my lips are a bit crooked, they look better when I shift them to the left a bit using my hand. Any help or advice?
October 13, 2015
Answer: Natural asymmetry As far as I can tell this is non-pathologic facial asymmetry. In other words, your face is naturally uneven, not due to a disease process. "Fixing it" would be difficult and involve scars and surgery.
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October 13, 2015
Answer: Natural asymmetry As far as I can tell this is non-pathologic facial asymmetry. In other words, your face is naturally uneven, not due to a disease process. "Fixing it" would be difficult and involve scars and surgery.
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October 13, 2015
Answer: Crooked philtrum Thank you for your question and photo. There are several potential causes including excessive muscle tone on the right side pulling the lip in that direction, diminished volume on the right side, and bony asymmetry (orthognathic asymmetries). An in person physical exam would be necessary to differentiate. The treatment for each condition is considerably different. I would recommend seeing a facial expert who can examine you and make recommendations based on their findings. If you have a significantly canted occlusion, it may be that you will need a referral to an oral surgeon who can discuss treatment. All the best!
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October 13, 2015
Answer: Crooked philtrum Thank you for your question and photo. There are several potential causes including excessive muscle tone on the right side pulling the lip in that direction, diminished volume on the right side, and bony asymmetry (orthognathic asymmetries). An in person physical exam would be necessary to differentiate. The treatment for each condition is considerably different. I would recommend seeing a facial expert who can examine you and make recommendations based on their findings. If you have a significantly canted occlusion, it may be that you will need a referral to an oral surgeon who can discuss treatment. All the best!
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