I’m in my late twenties and noticed as I’ve gotten older that when I smile one side of my nose looks lower than the other, I can also see it at rest but it is barely visible. I wanted to get an expert opinion - is the issue with my nose or something else like my mouth/entire skull? I was wondering if it could be addressed with rhino or if there would be a standard rec for this scenario.
January 8, 2024
Answer: Facial asymmetry All people have a symmetrical faces. The human brain is accustomed to seeing peoples faces as being a symmetrical. Since you’ve never seen as symmetrical face, if you see a computer generated symmetrical face, you may find that they have an odd unfamiliar appearance. The base line a symmetry is primarily determined by the skeletal structure. Soft tissue coverage tends to be far more consistent. During embryological development, the two sides of the face develop independently from each other and eventually fuse in the midline. Midline structures tend to not be highly symmetrical because they are in the midline. Most of the symmetry tends to be in the rest of the face. Your face is normal, and does not need treatment. Your nose also looks fine and I see no need for intervention there either. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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January 8, 2024
Answer: Facial asymmetry All people have a symmetrical faces. The human brain is accustomed to seeing peoples faces as being a symmetrical. Since you’ve never seen as symmetrical face, if you see a computer generated symmetrical face, you may find that they have an odd unfamiliar appearance. The base line a symmetry is primarily determined by the skeletal structure. Soft tissue coverage tends to be far more consistent. During embryological development, the two sides of the face develop independently from each other and eventually fuse in the midline. Midline structures tend to not be highly symmetrical because they are in the midline. Most of the symmetry tends to be in the rest of the face. Your face is normal, and does not need treatment. Your nose also looks fine and I see no need for intervention there either. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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