Is jaw reduction, V-line, orthognathic, or chin surgery best for my jaw asymmetry and unbalance? (Photos)

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One side of my face is much wider than the other. X-rays show the right side of my jaw is more developed. I like my jawline but I wish for more symmetry to match my other side. Would I need my entire chin and jaw redone for this, or would a small amount of shaving on one side of my jaw do the trick? I'm not fond of the overly narrow v-line look, as I feel it doesn't suit me. I'm worried about complications but I'm very tired of my unbalanced face! Maxillofacial surgeons, what would be best?

Edmund Kwan, MD · Answer

Your jaw appears asymmetrical on the photos. The right jaw is much bigger and this is due to larger masseter muscle and the jaw bone is wider. Surgery to reduce the bone and muscle can be done using an incision inside of the mouth. I have performed many of these surgeries over the past 25 years. there are relative few complications and recovery is 2 to 4 weeks. You can visit my website at dredmundkwan.com for photos.

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

I agree with you that your angles are too wide and strong. You're young and your skin laxity is excellent so your jaw line definition can be preserved. A V line jaw surgery can be done and it will help you. We can control how narrow the result is so you don't have to worry about being too narrow if you don't like that. The asymmetry can be improved but probably some asymmetry will always be there. Consider a consultation to discuss the details.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

As your panorex x-ray confirms your facial asymmetry is caused by hypertrophy of the right jaw angle/jawline. The correct treatment would be reduction of the enlarged side. The method for the reduction would be based on whether a widening reduction, vertical reduction or a combination of both to adequately reduce it for improved symmetry to the other side. A 3D CT scan or cone beam is needed before surgery to have a complete appreciation of the differences between the two sides the jaw.

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired) · Answer

Each contour asymmetry is different but 'yes' one can contour the wider side to soften the look. You also have to realize that few persons are symmetrical and the goal is to 'improve' but not perfect the side to side appearance. Ss well the muscle bulk varies etc.

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