November 26, 2024

How To Treat Facial Asymmetry

Facial symmetry is a term used to describe the balance between the left and the right sides of the face. A symmetrical face should ideally include mirror-image characteristics on both sides, including the eyes, nose, lips, and jawline. 

Even if it’s uncommon, faces with greater symmetry attract attention and are frequently regarded as beautiful. On the other hand, when there is a big difference between the two sides of the face. 

It is very normal for many people to have differences between the right and left sides of their faces. You can notice these differences in the size of the eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, jawline, the position of the nose, etc. Facial asymmetry can be a result of many different reasons including, genetics, injuries, and the natural aging process. 

Sometimes these issues are born and they are not very noticeable, other times they can happen suddenly due to an accident and as we age the asymmetry can become more noticeable due to elasticity loss and wrinkles. Although it is very common not to have perfect facial symmetry, there are procedures that can help create a natural balance making you look more attractive. 

However, keep in mind that every person is different, and minor facial asymmetries are considered normal and often unnoticeable. These small differences and imperfections are what make us unique and beautiful. However, if you are looking for ways to fix them, we offer several procedures for you. 

What Is An Asymmetrical Face?

As we mentioned before, an asymmetrical face refers to a face where the features do not mirror each other perfectly and there are slight differences between the two sides of the face. If there are big differences between these two sides, your face can even look out of balance.

Some of the signs that indicate an asymmetrical face include:

  • One side of the face shows more signs of aging than the other side. 
  • The eyes are slightly different from each other and they can either look smaller or closed. 
  • The eyebrows are not the same and there are big differences between them.
  • One of the cheeks can look bigger than the other.
  • One of the ears can look bigger than the other, which will be especially noticeable in man. 
  • The jaws are uneven.
  • An asymmetrical chin that leans toward one of the sides. 
  • One side of the nose can be crooked towards one of the sides. 

While some slight asymmetries are considered normal and make your face look unique, if there are big differences you may not like the way that your face looks. Medical tourism in Albania offers all kinds of surgeries that aim to achieve the perfect balance between the right and the left part of the face making you look more attractive. 

What Causes Facial Asymmetry?

The cause of facial asymmetry which is the imbalance of the facial features in terms of size shape and position can be caused by several different factors. They can vary from genetic reasons to accidents and facial trauma. 

While mild facial asymmetry is perfectly natural and typically unnoticed, more severe asymmetry can make some people feel self-conscious and uncomfortable with their faces. The following reasons are some elements that may cause an asymmetrical face:

Genetics

One of the main causes of facial asymmetry is genetic factors. For some individuals, there is a bigger chance of having these facial imbalances due to differences in the development of the bones and muscles. For example, changes in the facial bone size and shape of the jaw and chin can make the face look slightly different. 

Facial asymmetry can also be caused by specific genetic conditions. These disorders are frequently caused by abnormalities or defects in the genes that control face development. Here are a few examples:

  • When the skull bones fuse too soon, a disorder known as craniosynostosis develops, which results in abnormal head and facial growth and development.
  • The asymmetry that results from the underdevelopment of one side of the face is the characteristic of hemifacial microsomia.
  • Goldenhar syndrome is an uncommon genetic condition that affects the development of the face, especially the jaw, eyes, and ears.

Aging

Another common issue of facial asymmetry is aging which can contribute in several ways including:

  • As we grow older our bones begin to lose their density and volume and sometimes these changes can be more visible on one side of the face.
  • It is common knowledge that aging will make the muscles weaker and when this happens they will not be able to support the skin and soft tissue as they did before. This will lead to sagging and dropping on one side of the face more than the other.  
  • Additionally, as we age, our skin elasticity will be affected and the skin will stretch and sag. Sometimes one side of the face will appear more wrinkled and droopy due to this.

In order to prevent age-related facial asymmetry, keep in mind these factors:

  • Always protect your skin from the sun by using SPF.
  • Exercise regularly to keep the body active.
  • Drink a lot of water and avoid sugar.
  • Have a good skincare that suits your skin type.

Dental Problems

Dental issues can be a cause of facial asymmetry which affects the jaw. The two sides of the face may noticeably differ due to issues with jaw posture or tooth alignment. For instance, one side of the face may appear more sunken or prominent than the other due to a misaligned jaw. 

Teeth misalignment is a common dental condition that affects face symmetry. A significant asymmetry can result from misaligned teeth, which cause one side of the mouth to protrude more than the other. Additionally, this affects the posture of the jaw, which could worsen jaw asymmetry.

Facial Injury Or Trauma

Facial injury and trauma are other reasons that can make the face look asymmetrical. Injuries like broken nose or cheekbones will alter the bone’s shape and position which will lead to big differences between the two sides of the face. 

Some of the main causes of these issues include falls, sports injuries, and car accidents. Additionally, soft tissue injuries such as burns or nerve damage can be other reasons behind an asymmetrical face. 

In order to find the right treatment, the patient’s condition should be evaluated by a qualified medical professional. They will assess the extent of the injury and recommend the right treatment to reduce the possibility of complications and encourage proper healing. Further on they might even recommend a cosmetic procedure that will help make the face more symmetrical. 

Lifestyle Factors

Last but not least, although the effects are not as visible, lifestyle factors can also be a cause of facial asymmetry. You might not be aware but simple actions such as sun exposure, smoking, posture, and sleep position can all affect the face. 

All of these factors affect how the face develops and functions as well as how the skin and muscles look, which results in asymmetry and other signs of age. Making changes to your lifestyle is essential to enhancing face symmetry and overall well-being.

Surgical Treatments For Asymmetrical Face

For those patients who are looking to have a symmetrical face, there are several procedures that can help you. Medical Tourism Albania offers specialists who are trained to perform all kinds of facial cosmetic surgeries including liposuction, implants, face and neck lifts, etc. 

Targeting Specific Features With Surgery

Every cosmetic surgery will aim to address facial asymmetry in a different way. For example, procedures like blepharoplasty or rhinoplasty concentrate on modifying the nose and the eyes to create a more symmetrical appearance. 

Additionally, procedures like face and neck lifts aim to improve the whole face contours while also treating facial sagging, making patients look younger and more attractive. However, these types of procedures are often recommended in patients in their 40s or older. 

On the other hand procedures like fat transfer and liposuction will aim to adjust facial volume. In order to do so they will either add fat to hollow face areas where more fullness is needed will remove the fat from different areas of the face to make it look more balanced. 

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