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My face is asymmetrical but what bothers me most is my eyes. Can you help? (Photo)

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HarleyQueenFeb 18, 2014

My face is definitely asymmetrical and I really don't like it..I don't know why it's THIS bad..I've come to notice my mother's face is kind of the same but doesnt look as bad as mine. Though my biggest problem is my EYES, they are different shapes and obviously different sizes..it bothers me a lot..in the photo included the difference in my eyes are clearly visible and even more so if i wear makeup..What can i do?? whats the cause??

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