Asymmetry of the face: causes, treatment, photo, how to fix what to do in this case
Face asymmetry is a marked difference in the size and shape of the right and left halves of a face that can be caused by innate or acquired external and internal factors. This problem is not only cosmetic, but also dental, neurological and dermatological.
What are the symptoms of this disease?
Asymmetry of the face can be of natural and pathological origin.
Natural asymmetry, as a rule, is not very pronounced, there are small differences between the left and right half of the face. The left half is usually softer and tender, and the right one is coarser and broader. To ordinary people, it usually does not strike at all, since the difference in the proportions of the face is about three millimeters.
In case of pathology of the facial nerve, the difference in the proportions of the face is pronounced, and accompanied by a pronounced clinic:
- weak mimic muscles grow on the affected part;
- the affected half has a masklike character;
- folds on forehead and lips smoothed;
- eye expanded;
- lowered corners of the lips;
- part of the face has a tortured appearance;
- the mechanism of movement by muscles is complicated, it is difficult to close an eye, wrinkle a forehead and so on;
- there are problems with speech reproduction and power;
- pain in the area of the affected nerve.
In children, the asymmetry of the face can occur due to muscular torticollis and long lying in one pose. As a rule, part of the face is slightly smoothened, the head tilts to the side of defeat, the jaw is smaller.
What are the reasons for the appearance of asymmetry of the face
In fact, there are so many reasons for which there is an asymmetry of the face. Among them allocate acquired and congenital. Congenital include: anomalies in the structure of the skull, pathology of the neck muscles and a defect in connective tissues and muscles, incomplete development of the lower part of the jaw.
Acquired asymmetry can result from:
- injury, inflammation or pinching of the facial nerve endings;
- vision problems with further strabismus;
- due to incorrect bite or missing teeth on one side of the jaw;
- in children - because of the muscular and neurogenic torticollis
- of the jaw injuries and fractures of the bones of the face;
- due to sleep on one side or constant chewing gum on only one side of the jaw;
- systemic diseases of connective tissue.
Diagnosis of the disease
Diagnosis is based on an external examination by a specialist with the identification of asymmetric pathologies, a detailed questioning of the patient about a possible cause, heredity, acquired trauma, muscle pathologies, dental health.
In the same way, the proportions of both halves of the face are measured with the help of specialized equipment and deviations are detected.
You can independently look at your photo, dividing your face strictly in half and comparing both halves of your face, or make a mirror image of your face and see the difference.
How to treat the asymmetry of facial muscles
Many are wondering how to correct the asymmetry of the face? Often, an asymmetrical person does not need treatment, resorting to this should be done only with pronounced pathologies and with disfiguring asymmetry of the face.
Treatment in each individual case is assigned individually and depends on the causes of the appearance:
- if the muscle tone is affected, the course of myostimulation and gymnastics for the facial muscles can help, and massages with an emphasis on problem areas can also be prescribed;
- choose a hairstyle, makeup for women, a mustache and a beard for men.
- orthodontic treatment;
- maxillofacial surgery;
- plastic surgery.
If the asymmetry is strongly pronounced, then prescribe:
If you have a pinched nerve of the face - prescribe a stationary neurological treatment.