Why is one cheek so much bigger than the other? How can I make my face more asymmetrical? (Photo)

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Why is one cheek so much bigger than the other & looks like it droops a little bit? Also how can I make my face more symmetrical all together? & how difficult would it be to straighten my nose?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Everyone has some facial asymmetries. Both implants and fillers in the cheeks can create good results for patients.  Both can build up the cheeks or bring symmetry to the face.  You must balance the pros and cons of each procedure and do what you feel is the best decision for you.
Fillers:
Pros: No downtime Reversible Quick
Cons: Temporary More expensive in long run
Implants Pros: Permanent Great for patients with poor bone structure Less expensive overtime
Negative: Risks associated with surgery: Possible infection, Downtime
I hope this helps!

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

There are a variety of techniques that can be used to correct facial asymmetry. A more temporary approach includes dermal fillers (e.g., Sculptra, Voluma, and Radiesse), while fat grafting, use of permanent fillers (Aquamid, Bellafill ) and facial implants would offer a more permanent solution. To address your concerns I would recommend having an in person consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in facial aesthetics.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Everyone has some asymmetries. Symmetry of the face can be improved with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra. Fat or implants are alternatives. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Manjula Jegasothy, MD · Answer

Juvederm Voluma® can fill and symmetricize your mid face and cheeks. As this is an advanced injection technique, please consult a board certified aesthetic dermatologist for a consultation.

Barry Ginsburg, MD · Answer

I always look at symetry prior to doing facial fillers and sometimes that is all that is necessary.. I use restylane for under the eyes and bellafill or restylane lift for augmenting other areas.. its generally easy to do

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The asymmetry in your face is skeletal in nature with the left side being smaller. This is why your chin is devoted to the left and the left cheek and jaw angle are smaller. This is also why your nose deviates to one side. The combination of straightening your chin and building up you left cheekbone would go a long way to improving your facial asymmetry.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The one limited photograph demonstrates a crooked nose and mild asymmetry of the cheeks. Fillers placed in the office setting can offer a simple augmentation to match asymmetry of the mid-face and cheek area. Cheek implants offer a permanent solution and are performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient surgical procedure. To straighten the crooked nose requires a rhinoplasty, which involves placement of osteotomies in the nasal bones to straighten them, and sometimes a spreader graft is placed underneath the concave upper lateral cartilage in the midportion of the nose to give symmetry to that area. For more information and many examples of crooked nose repair in our practice, please see the link and the video below

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