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What are my options for correcting extreme asymmetry in the jaw? (photos)

sylvia368Dec 7, 2022
Hello, I wanted to know what would be the best options for correcting my extremely asymmetrical jaw line. I like the left side of the jaw more, it seems more developed. Also I included skeletal photos from another doctor, is the asymmetry something that can be fixed by chewing on the right side more? How safe are various procedures in the long term?

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David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS

Hello! Jaw surgery - such as a genioplasty - can certainly help to balance your profile. A chin implant is another option. A rhinoplasty can also help to create more harmony. Deprojecting your nose and removing the hump would be good starting points to consider. Seek consultation with a facial...

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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

Your images demonstrate a shorter dimension to the chin which makes the chin appear prominent. One can readily change its 3 dimensional position for improved balance if that is a goal.

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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

You have a vertical facial growth pattern and the 'width' of the jaw is quite tapered. The ramus/back of the jaw is also short and narrow which makes the chin and face look longer. The answer is to augment the ramus, and establish a natural jawline both from the front and in profile.

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