One Side of my Face Lower Than the Other?

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.  
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Facial asymmetry is a common concern and can be influenced by various factors, including dental alignment, muscle tone, and underlying bone structure. At 26, you’re likely not a candidate for a surgical facelift, but there are non-invasive and minimally invasive options to address your concerns. Consulting a dentist or orthodontist about potential misalignment of your teeth might be a good first step, as this can sometimes affect facial balance. Additionally, aesthetic treatments such as neuromodulators (like Botox) or dermal fillers can subtly enhance symmetry by relaxing overactive muscles or adding volume where needed. A personalized consultation with a facial aesthetics expert can help determine the best approach for your specific goals.

This is a great observation!
It is actually amazing, but most people have facial asymmetry. It is what makes our faces unique and different. This is why the simulated photos where they mirror one half of the face on to the other side often look quite abnormal and unnatural. However, there are certainly some people with more significant asymmetry where things can become bothersome. For these issues, consultation with a plastic surgeon can help determine if these asymmetries are within the realm of normal asymmetry or whether they are more severe and could benefit from a potential intervention.
Hope this helps!

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!

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.

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.

At 26 years of age I feel you are too young for any intervention. All individuals have some degree of asymmetry in the face and it is a normal feature. Certainly around the eyes I would not recommend any intervention unless it is due to a ptosis of the eyelid . Around the mouth if this is due to dental issues and jaw misalignment it may be worth seeking an opinion. Otherwise my advice would be to  accept that asymmetry is a normal feature of faces.

It is completely normal to have some degree of asymmetry on the face - most people do. Even people (celebrities) that are considered to be beauty icons can have significant asymmetries. At age 26, it does seem to me that is way too young to consider a facelift procedure, but some small asymmetries could be improved with fillers. I would suggest you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is dedicate to facial procedures for a consultation. Good luck!

Nobody has a totally symmetric body and therefore face. Sometimes the asymmetries can cause disturbance. One side being lower than the other side can be due to differences in bones, soft tissues and even muscle lengths. Some can be corrected partially using fat grafting, fillers and botox. I believe your age is not appropriate for a facelift procedure however, non-surgical facial tightening procedures can be applied in combination to other volumizing procedures.
Hope this helps,
Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey

At your age, a facelift is definitely not the answer. Volume may improve things either with fat grafting or HA fillers.  Also, some asymmetry is normal in all faces.  The goal is not symmetry but beauty which may be enhanced by some asymmetry. 

Thank you for your question! Everyone has a degree of facial asymmetry. Although, the results of asymmetry can be more prominent in some patients than others. Although difficult to assess without photos, if facial asymmetry is your primary concern, Botox and dermal fillers may be beneficial treatments to assist you in accomplishing your aesthetic goals.

For more information about how you can accomplish your aesthetic goals, conduct research on expert, board-certified facial plastic surgeons and visit his/her website to view before and after photos to gain a better sense of how the aesthetic provider can deliver the cosmetic goals you desire. Thank you and good luck. Dr. Kian Karimi