The left side of my face seems tight and full, but the right cheek feels loose. Can you tighten one side of your face?

Dear Susan. Thanks for your question.Facial asymmetry is a common finding. An examination is needed to help you determine the best course of action. Either facial fillers or facial mini procedure can help you achieve closer symmetry.Consider having an evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon with a good reputation so that using a computerized imaging software different options can be shown.Best wishes,Dr Sajjadian

Patients often times will have some asymmetric swelling which may lead them to believe that one side is tighter than the other. Almost always these sensations will improve with time and the final result will be symmetrical.

Almost everybody has facial asymmetry to some degree.  I have never seen a case where I would do a face lift on one side and not the other.  Photos would really help determine whether your asymmetry is within the normal range.

Facial asymmetryFillers can be used to correct some mild asymmetries.  Surgery is possible is the are significant differences  with laxity .

Hi. Facial asymmetry is the norm and not the exception. Without photos it's difficult to give a more accurate assessment. I am assuming from your question that you have been contemplating a facelift. It could be that fillers, whether synthetic or a fat transfer at the time of the lift,  may beneficial in obtaining more symmetry. However, always tell your surgeon your expectations so that there are no misunderstandings later on. I wish you the best on your journey!

Hello Susan000-Facial photos would allow much better advice to be given to you. If you are younger than 40yo, than facial fillers might well be able to significantly improve many asymmetries that might exist, even apparent droopiness. All the best,Dr. A

Difference In facial tightness.This may be able to be made more symmetrical but it requires an examination. 

can be done but if big procedures such as a facelift, can leave you still with one side looser than the other.  Best to see a local plastic surgeon and vent your concerns and allow an examination to provide you options from which you can choose from as you should have many provided to you, from fillers, to resurfacing, to fat grafting, etc.

The best recommendation is to have an in-person consultation with a board certified specialist in the face.  3-dimensional computer imaging can help you visualize the issues you are seeing and how you might look after some enhancements.  More importantly, it will serve as an important communication tool with your surgeon.  There are several state-of-the-art advancements and technology that can help improve and tighten the side of the face without scarring.

Most likely you are noticing the variable volume in the face.  No two sides of the face are exactly equal in volume, cheek prominence, or vertical length.  If one side of the face (left in your case) has more fat content, then the skin envelope will seem tighter.  One can gain better facial symmetry with either fat injections or various fillers including Sculptra which will give a nice general fill of the face for 2 yrs or more.I would recommend you go to a Plastic Surgeon that offers 3 D imaging so you can see the effect of adding volume to your left side of your face.  A one sided facelift can be perfomed for those with marked asymmetries (such as after strokes or Belle's Palsy).