What do I need to fix my facial asymmetry?

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the right and left side of my face basically looks like 2 different people. i want my face to look as symmetrical as possible and i'm wondering what i would need, i prefer the right side of my face because everything looks more lifted. i would be a lot more confident if the left looked the same.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry you need maxillofacial surgery or implants customized. I suggest seeing an expert to go through all options. Most of my younger clients use fillers to give them shaping especially on the cheeks, jawline, and chin which make the face look more slim and tight; and threads such as PDO or Instalift can build collagen and support the facial shaping and skin looseness over time, slowing down the aging process and given the face a more “snatched” look; and morpheus8 or PiXel8 deep microneedling RF can tighten crepe skin especially on the neck and jawline and is great for long term tightening of the full face, neck and chest; its often used to give the face a slimmer more sculpted look because it tightens the skin and gives lift. an early face lift can be performed as well even in younger clients if they want a different facial shape, maxillofacial surgery with bone breaking or shaving can also be done. For facial slimming a combination of treatments are always needed. Options include: 1. Buccal fat pad removal to reduce fat on the lower face 2. Factite or Renuvion/J Plasma to tighten the lower face, jawline, and chin to reduce fat and give the jawline and neck tightening and shaping. 3. Botox to the masseter to reduce the muscular size of the jaw giving the face an illusion of being more slender 4. Fillers to the jawline, chin, cheeks, temples and brow help to shape the face and make it more angled and defined Always use at home derma rolling (see link to Emerageskin x anteageMD roller plus stem cells/hyaluronic acid ampules) and peels like emeragecosmetics enlighten or aerify that can be used to improve skin quality and tighten the skin while improving wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, and Melasma. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

To address facial asymmetry, it is important to first determine the underlying cause. Some possible causes may include differences in bone structure, muscle tone, and soft tissue volume. A thorough evaluation by a qualified facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist can help determine the best course of treatment.

Treatment options may include:

Injectables: Dermal fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane can be used to add volume to one side of the face to balance out asymmetry. Botox or Dysport can also be used to relax facial muscles and improve symmetry.
Facial Fat Transfer: Fat transfer involves harvesting fat from one part of the body and injecting it into the areas of the face that need volume. This can help to balance out asymmetry and create a more symmetrical appearance.
Facial Implants: Facial implants can be used to augment the underlying bone structure to improve facial symmetry. For example, a cheek implant can be used to add volume to one side of the face to balance out asymmetry.
Surgical Procedures: Surgical procedures such as a facelift or brow lift can be used to lift and reposition facial tissue to create a more symmetrical appearance. In some cases, orthognathic surgery or jaw surgery may be needed to correct severe facial asymmetry caused by a misaligned jaw.
It's important to note that the best treatment option for you will depend on the cause and severity of your facial asymmetry. A consultation with a qualified facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist can help determine the best course of treatment.

I hope this helps, 
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