Facial asymmetry due to failed injections

Facial asymmetry appears when the face is not symmetrical or balanced. In reality, the vast majority of people have an asymmetrical face, but to a very slight degree and therefore barely perceptible. However, in some cases, facial asymmetry, such as jaw deviation, can be obvious and require medical attention.

Which areas of the face show facial asymmetry?

Facial asymmetry can affect different areas of the face: the upper third (hairline, eyebrows), the middle third (eyes and nose), and the lower third of the face (mouth and chin).

Why does facial asymmetry occur?

Some forms of facial asymmetry can be attributed to congenital malformations affecting the muscles and skeleton, such as Romberg syndrome or hemifacial microsomia. More frequently, they result from jaw malocclusion which has also caused facial asymmetry. Often, they may also result from facial trauma.

Are there criteria for measuring symmetry?

Facial symmetry is clinically assessed by analyzing the proportions between the two sides of the face. Perfect symmetry of all parts does not exist in nature; however, it is considered responsible for the attractive features of a face.

What are the types of facial asymmetries?

Asymmetries due to failed injections

Aesthetic medicine requires experience in addition to solid training. To achieve a harmonious result on the face, skill is essential! At your clinic, Maison Tóā, we make every effort to respect individual anatomical variations and can offer subtle corrections when necessary. We also correct injections that have gone wrong by eliminating the filler product using hyaluronidase.

Hypofunctional asymmetries

Among these forms are asymmetries resulting from hypofunction on one side of the face, particularly temporomandibular disorders, which cause the greatest degree of malformation.

Hyperfunctional asymmetries

Hyperfunctional asymmetries have the same mechanism of appearance, namely the temporomandibular joint, but in the opposite direction.

It is not uncommon to have a facial asymmetry due to a combination of these two mechanisms.

Where does facial asymmetry appear?

Skeletal facial asymmetry: in the maxillary or mandibular area, when the development of the maxilla or mandible is due to excess or deficiency on one side of the face compared to the other.

General asymmetry: in any area of the face, on hard or soft tissues.

Sometimes dental asymmetry: in the teeth, when they appear positioned asymmetrically relative to each other.

How to treat facial asymmetry?

There are two ways to treat facial asymmetry: when the asymmetry is mild, it is possible to intervene with aesthetic medicine using hyaluronic acid camouflage; when the facial irregularities are more pronounced, orthognathic surgery on the bone bases is necessary.

To resolve the issue from a functional standpoint, orthognathic surgery is the best solution. It corrects dysfunctions related to chewing, jaw clicking, and temporomandibular joint pain.