Why does the left side of my face look a lot worse than my right side? How can I fix this? (photos)

Question

It is really evident that the right side of my face is a lot prettier than my left side. I think it's from my nose and my chin but I can't see why there is such a contrast. Can someone tell me how I can fix this imbalance and make my face more symmetrical? I'm getting fillers under my eyes, on my nose, and chin. Will this help or make my left side look worse cause it'll make everything look bigger?

Jane M. Rowley, MD · Answer

You are beautiful, stop obsessing, and don't waste your money.  I say this as a second generation plastic surgeon in practice for 18 years AND as the mother of 3 girls.  Jane

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry you need maxillofacial surgery or implants customized. I suggest seeing an expert to go through all options. Most of my younger clients use fillers to give them shaping especially on the cheeks, jawline, and chin which make the face look more slim and tight; and threads such as PDO or Instalift can build collagen and support the facial shaping and skin looseness over time, slowing down the aging process and given the face a more “snatched” look; and morpheus8 or PiXel8 deep microneedling RF can tighten crepe skin especially on the neck and jawline and is great for long term tightening of the full face, neck and chest; its often used to give the face a slimmer more sculpted look because it tightens the skin and gives lift. an early face lift can be performed as well even in younger clients if they want a different facial shape, maxillofacial surgery with bone breaking or shaving can also be done. For facial slimming a combination of treatments are always needed. Options include: 1. Buccal fat pad removal to reduce fat on the lower face 2. Factite or Renuvion/J Plasma to tighten the lower face, jawline, and chin to reduce fat and give the jawline and neck tightening and shaping. 3. Botox to the masseter to reduce the muscular size of the jaw giving the face an illusion of being more slender 4. Fillers to the jawline, chin, cheeks, temples and brow help to shape the face and make it more angled and defined Always use at home derma rolling (see link to Emerageskin x anteageMD roller plus stem cells/hyaluronic acid ampules) and peels like emeragecosmetics enlighten or aerify that can be used to improve skin quality and tighten the skin while improving wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, and Melasma. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

It seems to me you're a beautiful young lady and you do not need anything done at this point. If this issue is on your mind all the time and you're obsessed with normal asymmetry that everyone has, then get professional help.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your
question in regards to a liquid face lift. Every person has asymmetry to them. Fillers do not seem to be needed at this time. To be sure, see two
or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to
make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have
treatment. I hope this helps.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your pictures.  Everyone person has asymmetries between the right and left sides of their face and body.  Your photographs do not demonstrate any that require treatment at this time, and you would best be served by starting a good skin care regimen to maintain your skin indefinitely.  Check out my blog site below for useful tips.

Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, MD · Answer

All faces are different when you compare the right and left sides.  The cheeks, jaw, nose and lids are not symmetrical.  Additionally, when one smiles the muscles pull differently on both sides.  The  an attractive face is one that has features that blend well together.  Starting out at a youthful age to have fillers is not advisable.

Sarmela Sunder, MD · Answer

Everyone has an asymmetrical face; no one has a perfectly balanced face. It is possible to achieve symmetry (to a degree) with facial fillers and "play" with volume in some strategic places. Always be certain to choose a skillful healthcare provider to do those procedures. With that said, you are a beautiful young lady. Keeping up with a healthy lifestyle and wearing sunscreen everyday will be your best anti-aging guns.Best,

Michael T. Somenek, MD · Answer

Every face has some element of asymmetry. The good news is that there are many treatment options out there to address this. Facial fillers can balance out asymmetries in the face instantly, creating more harmony amongst all the facial features. Results can last up to a year and are quite easy to repeat.

Mark T. Boschert, MD · Answer

I think you have a great facial shape. And everyone is asymmetric! What I would suggest is finding a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a Vectra imaging system. This could show you the exact asymmetries of your face and on 3-D modeling can show you what you would look like by changing those asymmetries. I think this would be a good exercise for you!good luck!

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Everyone's face is a bit asymmetric but you are young and beautiful and do not need to have any treatments done at this time.  Just stay out of the sun and use sunblock and get facials to keep your skin healthy.  Best, Dr. Green

Why does the left side of my face look a lot worse than my right side? How can I fix this? (photos)

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