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What Can I Do to Make my Face More Symmetrical/add Volume? (photo)

Jess1007Mar 16, 2013
I noticed one side of my face -the right side has less volume than the other side (assymetry) and has gotten skinnier over the past couple of years. It seems kind of odd considering I am young. I am wondering what I can do to add volume to the cheeks and temple. Teeth related issues may have something to do with it such as pretty severe teeth grinding, braces and weight loss. I am in my early 20s.

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Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
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Dr. Kenneth Hughes, MD
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Answered on Mar 18, 2013
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Dr. Kimberly Lee, MD
Dr. Kimberly Lee, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Mar 19, 2013
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Dr. William Portuese, MD
Dr. William Portuese, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 19, 2013
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Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
Dr. Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 17, 2013
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Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
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