Hello, I would like to fix my asymmetrical smile through surgery. There appears to be Skin or fat tissue growing over the corner of my mouth and it’s getting worse year-by-year. Also, on the same side there appears to be more fat or tissue around my lower cheek and jaw line. It’s really ruining my smile and I’m wondering what to do about the corner of my mouth?
Answer: Facial Asymmetry Facial asymmetry is common in everyone and becomes more apparent as we age and we lose facial fat due to atrophy. In your specific situation. the fat that covers the muscle is no longer as strong as it used to be, and as a result, what you were seeing there is the muscle, which has now skeletonized itself. options include facial fat grafting plus or minus the use of fillers and or Botox for treatment.
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Answer: Facial Asymmetry Facial asymmetry is common in everyone and becomes more apparent as we age and we lose facial fat due to atrophy. In your specific situation. the fat that covers the muscle is no longer as strong as it used to be, and as a result, what you were seeing there is the muscle, which has now skeletonized itself. options include facial fat grafting plus or minus the use of fillers and or Botox for treatment.
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September 18, 2023
Answer: First, I'd recommend a formal exam and imaging of the "mass" Unfortunately, it is difficult to answer your questions without having a formal discussion with you of your specific surgical goals and a formal physical exam. Based on the history of this progressively growing "mass" by the corner of your mouth though, after performing a physical exam, I would refer you to get some soft tissue imaging to better evaluate that site- most likely with either an MRI or an ultrasound. Further management would be based on the results of the exam and imaging. The last thing you want to do is undergo an elective procedure (like a facelift, if indicated) without fully evaluating and addressing that "mass" to make sure nothing more serious is going on with it. I hope this helps! . Best, Dr. Donald Groves Plastic Surgeon
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September 18, 2023
Answer: First, I'd recommend a formal exam and imaging of the "mass" Unfortunately, it is difficult to answer your questions without having a formal discussion with you of your specific surgical goals and a formal physical exam. Based on the history of this progressively growing "mass" by the corner of your mouth though, after performing a physical exam, I would refer you to get some soft tissue imaging to better evaluate that site- most likely with either an MRI or an ultrasound. Further management would be based on the results of the exam and imaging. The last thing you want to do is undergo an elective procedure (like a facelift, if indicated) without fully evaluating and addressing that "mass" to make sure nothing more serious is going on with it. I hope this helps! . Best, Dr. Donald Groves Plastic Surgeon
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September 12, 2023
Answer: Corner of mouth I would try to thin out the tissue there by going inside the mouth so there is no scar. Not sure if it would work but simple enough to try
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September 12, 2023
Answer: Corner of mouth I would try to thin out the tissue there by going inside the mouth so there is no scar. Not sure if it would work but simple enough to try
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September 12, 2023
Answer: Asymmetry of lip corners Only on the basis of in-person evaluation an experienced surgeon would be able to find out whether this mass is a fat deposit, muscle hypertrophy, cyst or similar. Depending on the findings, mass can be removed using a small incision placed in the corner of the lips along the lip/skin line. Hope this helps.
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September 12, 2023
Answer: Asymmetry of lip corners Only on the basis of in-person evaluation an experienced surgeon would be able to find out whether this mass is a fat deposit, muscle hypertrophy, cyst or similar. Depending on the findings, mass can be removed using a small incision placed in the corner of the lips along the lip/skin line. Hope this helps.
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September 11, 2023
Answer: Fix my asymmetrical smile through surgery Based on your photos(a video would be better) your asymmetric smile is due to a muscle bulge/hypertrophy.
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September 11, 2023
Answer: Fix my asymmetrical smile through surgery Based on your photos(a video would be better) your asymmetric smile is due to a muscle bulge/hypertrophy.
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