Hi, my Face is Really Crooked..not That Noticeable in Real Life but Some of my Pictures Look Awful? (photo)

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Some things I notice about myself: I can never breath through my nose when I exercise because I feel like I can't get enough oxygen and would feel lightheaded. When I yawn the jaw bone on my right side will always pop, and I feel like one side bites down harder than the other side. My eye doctor has told me that I have ptosis. Overall my face just doesn't look straight to me. I have been thinking about facial surgery and just want to know what you guys think.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Everyone has some identifiable asymmetries of the face. Your face is a symmetrical as one can have based on the photograph. If there is something specifically you don't like about your face it perhaps could be changed by plastic surgery.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

From the photos, the asymmetry appears very minor.  The joint popping when you yawn could indicate a Robles with the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short.  Facial asymmetry and TMJ can be associated ad you really need to be examined in person to see if that is the problem.  Same for the nose, you need to be examined to determine the cause of your reaching issue.

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Varying degrees of facial asymmetry is quite common...whether its noticed or not.  From your photos I cannot detect any significant departures from normal variation.  The breathing problem can certainly be addressed after proper evaluation.  Ptosis of the eyelids can also be addressed.  Clicking of the jaw is quite common due to the nature of the joint.  Night grinding due to stress or habit is a common cause.  A night guard can be helpful  These matters can be investigated further by seeking consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon and a General Dentist. Best wishes.

Todd C. Miller, MD · Answer

I think that you are very fortunate that you are attractive. If analyzed closely enough, everybody has slight asymmetries everywhere. You may have a slight ptosis on the right. The popping in your jaw is likely due to TMJ disorder. I would visit with an experienced dentist or oral surgeon to have that evaluated. Regarding ptosis, I would visit with an experience oculoplastic surgeon. Otherwise, I would not do anything.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

If you really feel you have asymmetry of the face the first test needed is a 3-d scan of the facial bones to see if there is a true difference.

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