How to correct my face? I feel like 1 side of my face is definitely much different than the other (Photo)

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M, Age 30, 175 lbs, 5"10. I Understand not all faces are perfect however not being able to take a decent photo is annoying how can I correct this? Any advice would be helpful. Everyone says I look fine but I feel like 1 side of my face is definitely much different than the other.

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

The degree of asymmetry of your face is normal. Everyone has one side that is smaller and one side that is larger. If it truly is driving your crazy, you could think about some small measures to try to even it out like botox and filler (asymmetrically placed). I would steeer you away from more permanent procedures like surgery.

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question and sharing your photograph.

There are several statements here together. People can look fine and still be asymmetric because facial asymmetry affects all of us.

One of the aspects of facial asymmetry is that the position of the eyes and the eyebrows is not the same on the right and left sides.

Another aspect is that our facial expressions are not symmetric. If the eyebrow on one side is more active, in your age group I would definitely suggest to start with botulinum toxin and see if you get a significant enough improvement in the balance of the facial features.

If you feel that there is improvement but not to your satisfaction, you could also consider a unilateral brow lift for the brow that is lower. This can produce a more open expression around the eyes in particular for someone who has a tendency to frown when they focus.

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

I can see the facial asymmetry in the photo. I would pick the side that you prefer, and find a surgeon who performs custom implants using a CT scan to make a sterolithic implant for the side that is less favorable. In other words, use the good side to make an exact copy for the other side. These are usually mandibular angle implants.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Yes, you have two different sides to your face. However, your nose is the most obvious factor. It is leaning to one side. A rhinoplasty may be able to create the best improvement with the least amount of surgery.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Andrew M. Ress, MD · Answer

Asymmetry is completely normal however in your case the brow is significantly different in height from the left to the right. This can be corrected with a right side only brow lift to even the eyebrow level to the other side.It would be important to know from a medical history standpoint if you had experienced any facial weakness or had a history of Bell's palsy.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

100% of people have facial asymmetry. The primary asymmetry is based on bone structure. Unless asymmetry causes disfigurement, it should not be treated. During embryological development, the two sides of the faith develop independently from each other, and eventually fused in the midline. Any attempt at soft tissue manipulation used to treat facial asymmetry based on bone structure will generally simply create true asymmetries,
Did human brain is accustomed to seeing people as being asymmetrical. That is because no one has a symmetrical face.
If you see a computer generated perfectly symmetrical faces, they have an added, unfamiliar and unappealing appearance. That’s because the human brain has never seen a real person with a symmetrical face.
The sooner you accept yourself as being normal, the sooner you can move on and spend a little less time looking in the mirror.
There are surgeries that allow taking the facial skeleton apart and changing peoples facial appearance. Those operations should not be taken lightly and I’m not performed for normal asymmetry.
Those types of operations are generally reserved for individuals who are born with syndromic facial malformatio
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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