What is it?
When you look at your face in photos or in the mirror, your facial features may not be perfectly aligned. One ear may start at a higher point than the other, or one side of the nose may have a more pointed tip than the other side.
Features that are not perfectly reflected on either side of the face are known as asymmetry.
Almost everyone has some degree of asymmetry in the face. But some cases of asymmetry are more noticeable than others. Injury, aging, smoking, and other factors can contribute to asymmetry. The slight asymmetry that is always present is normal.
However, new and noticeable asymmetry may be a sign of a serious condition, such as: B. Bell's palsy or stroke. Read on to learn more about what causes an asymmetrical face, as well as tests and treatments.
Genetic
Sometimes an asymmetrical face is just the result of development and genetics. If prominent, asymmetrical lips run in your family, chances are you have them, too.
Cleft lip and palate and vascular diseases are genetic disorders that
sun damage
As you age, UV exposure can cause spots, blemishes, and warts to appear on your skin.sun damageIt rarely spreads evenly across the face, especially if you spend time outdoors wearing a baseball cap, work outside, or spend a lot of time in a car.
Sun damage can cause damage to one side or area of your face.
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BecauseRauchexposes your face to toxins, it makes sense that smoking outside
Dental treatment
The extraction of a tooth can change the appearance of the facial muscles. Weardenturesor getting dental veneers can also change the contours of your face. The result is not always symmetrical. in a 2014
aging
With age, facial asymmetry.increase. This is a natural part of aging. Although your bones stop growing at puberty, your cartilage continues to grow as you age. This means that the ears and nose will grow and change with age, which can lead to asymmetry.
life habits
Some people believe that sleeping on your stomach or with your face on a pillow, sitting cross-legged in the same direction for long periods of time, hasbad attitude, and supporting the face against the hand can contribute to facial asymmetry.
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wound
Trauma or facial injuries in childhood or adulthood can cause asymmetry. Injuries like a broken nose or a deep cut can make your face appear asymmetrical.
bell's palsy
Sudden facial asymmetry is a sign of a more serious condition.bell's palsyIt is paralysis of the facial nerves that causes new or sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face. Bell's palsy can occur after pregnancy or a viral infection and is usually temporary.
The facial asymmetry of Bell's palsy is caused by the muscles on one side of the face being less able or unable to move.
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The flaccidity of the face is asigns of a stroke. If your smile suddenly becomes uneven or you experience numbness on one side of your face, see a doctor immediately. Other symptoms of a stroke include numbness or weakness in the arm and slurred speech.
stiff neck
Also called "crooked neck' Torticollis refers to a misalignment of the neck muscles. Sometimes torticollis occurs while in the womb, resulting in facial asymmetry when it is born.
Weak eyes can cause you to bend or turn your neck in different ways to see better, making the muscles on one side of your neck stronger than the other.
Many cases of torticollis are temporary and the signs go away. Less often, it can be permanent.
You can tell if your face is symmetrical by evaluating it at home. A printed photo of yourself is best for this.
Mark the following points on the photo of your face. Or, if you're using a mirror, use a marker to clean the glass afterwards:
- the top of the forehead and the bottom of the chin (this is the only set of points where you check for vertical symmetry; the rest are horizontal).
- the crease on the other side of both eyes
- the crease where each of your eyes begins next to the bridge of your nose
- the crease where your lips begin on each side
- the widest part on either side of the face
- the widest part of the nose in both nostrils
You can use a ruler to check that you can mark a perfectly flat horizontal line between each set of two points.
There are free apps online that will assess a photo of your face and your facial symmetry for free. Be careful not to take the results of these apps too seriously.
While they can calculate your "hotness" using a ratio, a computer formula can't explain how attractive your most striking and unique features make you. A computer will never be able to judge your beautiful hair, your deep eyes or your electric smile.
In most cases, an asymmetrical face does not require any treatment or medical intervention. In many cases, a unique charm and attractiveness is attributed to asymmetrical faces. If you are concerned about the asymmetrical features of your face, there are some cosmetic surgeries that you can consider.
fillers
Injecting a "soft filler" into the face by injection can correct the appearance of facial asymmetry. use ofbotoxof unostuffedThe ingredient is a popular way to lift uneven-looking brows or an eyebrow that is only creased on one side.
Bulking agents work well for asymmetries resulting from tissue imbalance or muscle weakness. Fillers don't last forever and eventually their effects wear off.
facial implants
If your face is asymmetrical due to your skeletal structure, you should consider implants. This treatment is popular for imbalances of the chin or cheeks. Facial implants are intended to be permanent and consist of:
- Silicone
- Years
- plastic
- Yellow
- Protein
Nasenkorrektur
If your facial asymmetry is the result of a broken nose that didn't fit properly, or if you don't like the shape of your nose, a concealerNasenkorrektur(also called "rhinoplasty") can make your nose look symmetrical.
The results of a rhinoplasty are permanent, but over time your nose may begin to regain some of its former shape.
While you can find evidence online that points to certain thingsfacial exercisesit can make your face look more symmetrical, there is no clinical research to support this. The theory goes that certain facial exercises can help if your face looks asymmetrical due to muscle weakness or uneven muscle tone.
Facial asymmetry may be prominent and obvious, or it may be minimal and not very noticeable. It could be part of what makes you attractive, or it could hurt your confidence. If your face is a bit asymmetrical, you know that you are in the majority.
Talk to your doctor if you're concerned about how your appearance is affecting your self-esteem.