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Why is my face larger on one side? What can I do? (Photos)

Sensible305112Sep 10, 2022
Soo, this is something I have my analyzing on the last few years and my OCD has not let it go. I have been telling people for years that my face is lopsided. For me, I can tell that my left side it significantly larger than my right. My cheek is larger my jaw is more defined and square. I’ve had braces and currently get treated for tmj. I’m a side sleeper with insomnia. Not to mention a slight deviated septum. (Can’t breathe out of one nostril)

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Dr. Alejo Villarreal, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Answered on Sep 26, 2022
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