I have noticed that my face is uneven. 1 side of my face is abit lower than the other and it's most noticeable on my eyes and lips as one eyelid looks higher than the other. When i smile my lips look even but when iam not smiling and looking normal. you can notice that 1 side of the lip is lower than the other. I am only 26 yrs old so i think iam too young for a facelift to even it out. I personally feel like it might have something to do with my teeth being misaligned. can you give any advice
Answer: 100% of people have facial asymmetry and there are surgical and nonsurgical options for improvement 100% of people have facial asymmetry and it's important to remember that while this can be corrected and improved, I tell all my patients that there is asymmetry to the bone, muscles etc. The same way you are right-handed or left-handed, when you smile the muscle attachments and skin attachments are different explaining why some people have smirks, dimples etc. The asymmetry is more prominent in some people than others. There are things we can do to make things better, but at the end of the day, I tell my patients there's a 100% chance they will still be asymmetric after any surgery anywhere in the body. We usually try to make people more symmetric especially if it is something that bothers them. Sometimes people only want a facelift on one side or certain procedures without targeting both sides of the body, and this is something that is available and possible. If you are concerned by your facial asymmetry, I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of facelifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as Botox injectables and laser treatments. Sometimes injections and nonsurgical treatments can improve asymmetry without any surgery. I hope my answer helps you. If my answer helps, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right. Have a great day.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 100% of people have facial asymmetry and there are surgical and nonsurgical options for improvement 100% of people have facial asymmetry and it's important to remember that while this can be corrected and improved, I tell all my patients that there is asymmetry to the bone, muscles etc. The same way you are right-handed or left-handed, when you smile the muscle attachments and skin attachments are different explaining why some people have smirks, dimples etc. The asymmetry is more prominent in some people than others. There are things we can do to make things better, but at the end of the day, I tell my patients there's a 100% chance they will still be asymmetric after any surgery anywhere in the body. We usually try to make people more symmetric especially if it is something that bothers them. Sometimes people only want a facelift on one side or certain procedures without targeting both sides of the body, and this is something that is available and possible. If you are concerned by your facial asymmetry, I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of facelifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as Botox injectables and laser treatments. Sometimes injections and nonsurgical treatments can improve asymmetry without any surgery. I hope my answer helps you. If my answer helps, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right. Have a great day.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: No two sides of the face are the same Without a picture, it is hard to make an assessment and give any advice on what procedures can be done. Always remember two things: 1) No one stares at you like you stare at you and 2) the sides of the face are sisters, not twins, and will never be perfectly symmetrical. Going off of the first saying, as much as the asymmetry might bother you, it is most likely something that other people who met you in passing will not even notice. At only 26 years old, you are very young to be considering a facelift. If the asymmetry is seriously something you think you can not live with, then I recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon in person to discuss your concerns and see if there are any nonsurgical procedures such as fillers or Botox that can help with your asymmetry. Sometimes, correcting one asymmetry, such as the lips, or the teeth, can make everything else look balanced. But remember, “less is more,” and there is nothing more frustrating than to see young people “over surgerized” which can obliterate their natural beauty!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: No two sides of the face are the same Without a picture, it is hard to make an assessment and give any advice on what procedures can be done. Always remember two things: 1) No one stares at you like you stare at you and 2) the sides of the face are sisters, not twins, and will never be perfectly symmetrical. Going off of the first saying, as much as the asymmetry might bother you, it is most likely something that other people who met you in passing will not even notice. At only 26 years old, you are very young to be considering a facelift. If the asymmetry is seriously something you think you can not live with, then I recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon in person to discuss your concerns and see if there are any nonsurgical procedures such as fillers or Botox that can help with your asymmetry. Sometimes, correcting one asymmetry, such as the lips, or the teeth, can make everything else look balanced. But remember, “less is more,” and there is nothing more frustrating than to see young people “over surgerized” which can obliterate their natural beauty!
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December 15, 2020
Answer: Hard to say without any photos First off, let me say that every single person on the planet is asymmetric. no two sides of the mouth are the same, no two eyes are the same, no two cheeks are the same, etc. Mild asymmetry is completely normal, and some people have more significant asymmetry. If mild and bothersome, they can sometimes be camouflaged with filler on the more deficient side, fat grafting, or even facial implants. If your teeth or bite is misaligned that may require surgical correction with an oral surgeon. I recommend meeting with a surgeon for an honest and open discussion about your concerns, they may be completely normal asymmetries! -David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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Answer: Hard to say without any photos First off, let me say that every single person on the planet is asymmetric. no two sides of the mouth are the same, no two eyes are the same, no two cheeks are the same, etc. Mild asymmetry is completely normal, and some people have more significant asymmetry. If mild and bothersome, they can sometimes be camouflaged with filler on the more deficient side, fat grafting, or even facial implants. If your teeth or bite is misaligned that may require surgical correction with an oral surgeon. I recommend meeting with a surgeon for an honest and open discussion about your concerns, they may be completely normal asymmetries! -David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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April 6, 2020
Answer: Facial Asymmetry is natural. Embrace it. That’s a great question. I’m sure you’re really pretty and when it comes to facial aesthetics – asymmetry is the rule and not the exception. That is to say, everybody has asymmetries and after surgery when you’re studying your face more closely – they can become even more apparent. In fact, we all have a longer/wider side and the other is usually shorter/narrower. Everybody in Hollywood knows which is their better side and some of us also prefer one side versus the other in pictures. I would embrace your natural beauty. You don’t need plastic surgery! :) Thanks, Dr. Chopra
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Answer: Facial Asymmetry is natural. Embrace it. That’s a great question. I’m sure you’re really pretty and when it comes to facial aesthetics – asymmetry is the rule and not the exception. That is to say, everybody has asymmetries and after surgery when you’re studying your face more closely – they can become even more apparent. In fact, we all have a longer/wider side and the other is usually shorter/narrower. Everybody in Hollywood knows which is their better side and some of us also prefer one side versus the other in pictures. I would embrace your natural beauty. You don’t need plastic surgery! :) Thanks, Dr. Chopra
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August 30, 2018
Answer: Facial asymmetry Everybody's face is asymmetric. Typically there is a side there is more wide and short and a side that is narrow and long. This is also true with the eyes as well. Typically there is one big eye and one small eye. This can affect the smile to a certain degree but is normal regardless of age. If your concern is with asymmetric lips, a small amount of filler may benefit you and may provide a temporary solution. We would recommend trying a hyaluronic acid filler as these are relatively safe, temporary and reversible. You would benefit from a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with knowledge of facial anatomy.
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Answer: Facial asymmetry Everybody's face is asymmetric. Typically there is a side there is more wide and short and a side that is narrow and long. This is also true with the eyes as well. Typically there is one big eye and one small eye. This can affect the smile to a certain degree but is normal regardless of age. If your concern is with asymmetric lips, a small amount of filler may benefit you and may provide a temporary solution. We would recommend trying a hyaluronic acid filler as these are relatively safe, temporary and reversible. You would benefit from a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with knowledge of facial anatomy.
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August 7, 2018
Answer: Facial Asymmetry on Animation I agree you are too young for an anti-ageing Facelift. The symmetry issues that you describe are very common so rest assured you are not the only one. My advice would be to consider balancing botox and even filler to help with symmetry when you smile.
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Answer: Facial Asymmetry on Animation I agree you are too young for an anti-ageing Facelift. The symmetry issues that you describe are very common so rest assured you are not the only one. My advice would be to consider balancing botox and even filler to help with symmetry when you smile.
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