Why has my face become so asymmetrical in the past 6 months? Very worried. (photo)

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In the past 6 months or so my face has become asymmetrical. I have compared old photos and my eyes used to be even. My nostrils used to be even. Now you can see a clear difference. I had a CT scan which noted 'no significant abnormalities' which was comforting but I am so self conscious and worried there is some sort of progressive thing here. Help!

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

Everyone has facial asymmetry.  As we age there are changes in both the bony structure and amount of fat in our face, so you may just be noticing it more.  I don't see much asymmetry in the eye area.  Your right  cheek  seems a little fuller, but other than that I think you look pretty even!

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Facial asymmetry is normal. Most people have it and I see no abnormality. Sometimes it is just aging.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It is perfectly normal to have some minor asymmetry of the face (and eyes) and this may become more apparent with age.  Your face does not appear to have any major asymmetry and I would say is within the normal variation between sides.  I would not be concerned with any progressive disease process.

Shahin Javaheri, MD · Answer

It is difficult to assess with photos only, but it does not look out of the norm.  This may be just a part of teh aging process.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

My dear that is called asymmetric aging!!! And you obtained a cat scan for that? Wow did you pay for that scan? We all age at different rates and so does the face at different speeds.. Best to see a boarded surgeon to start with fillers and BOTOX before surgical intervention....

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