Asymmetrical face due to uneven fat in cheeks or skin laxity? Will Buccal fat removal or Ultherapy help? (photo)

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I am 21years old. My right side of the face seems to be bigger or droopier than my left side. I know the my jaw bone structure contributes to some asymmetry but it wasn't noticeable until recently. I notice that my face in pictures seem to be more ayssmetric than before. I went to an oral surgeon and there was no issue with my jaw. Is this aymmetry caused by uneven cheek fat or sagging on one side? My skin on the left side seems to be more lifted than my right but this is probably due to bone structure.

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Sometimes patients have asymmetric cheeks secondary to differences in the fullness of the soft tissues but not the jaw bones.In mu practice, some patients with facial assumer secondary to asymmetric chubby cheeks have been able to IMPROVE their facial asymmetry with asymmetric buccal fat removal (more buccal fat removed from the bigger side). However, it is important to notice that facial asymmetries are usually IMPROVED but NOT completely corrected since most people's faces have a mild asymmetry to start with.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi there and thank you for the inquiry. Based on your images, you may benefit from laser skin tightening to help reinforce the skin on the side you are experiencing the skin laxity. If that doesn't work, then you may want to consider buccal fat removal surgery where a facial cosmetic surgeon removes some parts of the buccal fat pad in the face. The surgical option will allow your surgeon to facilitate the right amount of fat removal in order to achieve balance and harmony. When you are exploring the options of facial procedures, make sure that you also explore the right type of cosmetic surgeon to perform your procedure. Clear communication with your plastic surgeon is your best tool in getting the appropriate procedure that's suited to the goals you're looking to achieve. 
Hope this helps!

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