Do I need surgery for my facial asymmetry? (Photo)

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I have recently noticed how asymmetrical my face is. It is noticably more asymmetrical than average. I have a twisted nose, crooked jaw line, and off center mouth. I never had this asymmetry before puberty, so obviously I didn't age well at all. What are the causes of this terrible asymmetry and how can I fix it?this is very troubling because there is statistical data that shows that people with more symmetrical faces are better liked and are more successful in life than their asymmetrical counterparts:(

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

85% of the population is asymmetric in the face, therefor your asymmetry does not have a "cause".  It is likely secondary to normal development.  There are many options to improve your asymmetry.  They include:1)  Non surgical options   a)  Fillers to widened and add volume to your smaller left side2)  Surgical options   a)  Fat injections to widened and add volume to your smaller left side   b)  Rhinoplasty to straighten your noseI hope this helps.

Steve Laverson, MD, FACS · Answer

No human face is perfectly symmetric, but if it's bothering you and/or has progressed, you should enlist the services of a professional to be sure there is no ongoing pathology (tumor, hemifacial atrophy, etc.). If all is OK and you want improved symmetry, it becomes a cosmetic issue.  Individual asymmetric features can be addressed electively.

Tae Ho Kim, MD · Answer

It appears from the photo that you have a mild form of left sided hemifacial microsomia.  If your teeth occlusion is normal, then only the left lower face soft tissues need to be treated.  The asymmetry can be corrected with fat grafting, which is a more permanent solution or with facial fillers, such as Sculptra, which lasts one to two years. However, I would only do this if you are being treated by a Craniofacial fellowship trained plastic surgeon, board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Good luck.

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