Understanding Facial Asymmetry: How Dermal Fillers Can Change the Face

The term ‘facial asymmetry’ is often misunderstood and confused with deformities, which is not true at all! Almost all of us have some degree of facial asymmetry, which is often ignored by many but can be a deal breaker for someone very particular about the way they look and feel. It may be a crooked nose, an uneven jawline, asymmetrical eyes, or an uneven chin!

Understanding facial asymmetry is crucial if you are unsatisfied with your facial features and want to correct them with surgical and non-surgical aesthetic enhancement procedures like dermal fillers.

Before delving deep into the intricacies of cosmetic procedures for facial asymmetry, let’s try to understand what an asymmetrical face is.

What is Facial Asymmetry?

Facial asymmetry is when the features on your face are not symmetrical and the two sides are not the mirror image in terms of size, shape, and positioning. To simplify, if you draw a line in the middle of the face, the left and right sides are not identical, and there is a slight mismatch. The face might look out of balance or asymmetrical when

One side is saggy than the other side
One eye looks closed as compared to the other
One eyebrow is higher than the other
The nose is crooked on one side
Chin is uneven

Although a minor difference or asymmetry is quite natural and unnoticeable, if the difference is stark, it may be bothersome. Today, innumerable methods in plastic surgeries and non-surgical treatments can help fix these facial asymmetries and bring back the balance in your facial features. But before that, let’s understand the main causes that result in this asymmetry.

What Are The Causes of Facial Asymmetry?

There can be multiple factors that may result in facial asymmetry. If the aesthetician understands the root cause of the asymmetry, the treatment can be done accordingly to achieve the desired results.

Genetics

Genetics is one of the most common factors in facial symmetries that may result in discrepancies in facial muscles and bones. This variation may cause differences in either side of the eyebrows or the position of the jaw and facial bones. Facial asymmetry due to genetics may result in conditions like hemifacial microsomia (underdeveloped face on one side), craniosynostosis (abnormal growth of head and face), or goldenhar syndrome (affects eyes, ears, and jaw development).

Aging

Aging plays a prominent role in facial asymmetries. With age, our bone structure, muscle tone, and skin elasticity change. Our muscles become weak and the skin loses its elasticity, which results in saggy, droopy cheeks that add to our age. However, the asymmetry due to aging can be managed by maintaining a good skincare routine, staying hydrated, and skin protection from the sun.

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Injury or Trauma

A fatal accident or fall can result in asymmetries like a broken nose or dislocation of the facial bones resulting in a disbalance. Accidents like burns, fractures, nerve damage, etc. may result in facial asymmetries. Only an experienced aesthetical professional can analyze the condition and suggest the best aesthetic enhancement procedure.

Apart from all these factors, dental issues like misaligned jaw and teeth, and lifestyle factors like diet, sun exposure, smoking, etc. may affect facial harmony. Once the practitioner understands the cause, they can suggest the best non-surgical treatments like hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.

How Can I Correct Facial Asymmetry?

Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers: An Effective Solution

Dermal fillers are an excellent option for facial rejuvenation but not many people are aware that it can work wonders to correct facial asymmetries, especially among patients who don’t want to go under the knife. Before proceeding, one should be aware that the outcomes may vary among patients in terms of visible changes.

If you ask why use HA fillers for facial asymmetry, here are some reasons-

Minimally-invasive injectables; natural, safe, and highly effective.
Quick and easy procedure and has a low downtime.
Can be used to add volume to the cheeks, lips, chin, etc. to manage facial symmetries
Smooth wrinkles from the face, and restore symmetry.
Reduce nasolabial folds, lift the cheekbones, refine the jawline and chin, and bring back balance in facial features.

Tailoring Dermal Fillers for Individual Needs

Face mapping is the first step towards achieving facial symmetry. Every patient is unique and every face has different requirements. That’s why face mapping is essential to make the best use of dermal fillers for facial symmetry.

Lifting Cheekbones & Enhancing Volume: With age, the cheeks become sunken or droopy. HA face fillers add volume to cheeks and create a balanced and symmetrical look.
Lip Symmetry: Thin lips or asymmetrical lips are very common. With lip fillers, you can achieve softer, plumper, and symmetrical lips with natural shape and volume.
Refining Chin & Jaw: You can achieve a well-defined and rejuvenated, stronger chin and jawline with hyaluronic acid fillers that enhance facial harmony.
Reducing Nasolabial Folds: Also called smile lines, HA face fillers help smooth these prominent lines around the mouth and result in a smoother, more appealing face.

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Genefill face filler is a unique product that fulfills all these requirements. The results are backed by scientific evidence and it offers high safety and efficacy. These fillers can be used to achieve smooth skin with increased elasticity. It is a great product for facial contouring as it strengthens skin barrier function and revitalizes your skin.

Creating Balance and Harmony in Facial Features

Once you’ve made up your mind to go for a non-surgical procedure for facial asymmetry, research and consult an experienced aesthetician to understand the procedure and before and after care. Be clear with the intricacies of the hyaluronic acid dermal fillers so that you can have realistic expectations. As every person is unique, dermal fillers can level up your features by creating balance and harmony in your facial features.

If you want to know more about dermal filler, get in touch with us.

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FAQs

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Why does my face appear uneven?

Facial asymmetry is very common, and despite that, it goes unnoticed most of the time. However, in some cases, it is prominent. For instance, when one eye is hooded than the other or one eyebrow is higher as compared to the other. There are many reasons for uneven facial features, such as genetics, aging, lifestyle habits, injury or trauma, or dental issues. In most cases, dermal fillers can work wonders in achieving facial harmony and balance.

What are fillers and how do they correct facial asymmetry

Dermal fillers are injectables that contain a natural substance – hyaluronic acid, which keeps the skin soft and hydrated. These fillers are minimally invasive and are a perfect option for skin revitalization and achieving facial symmetry. The fillers have high safety and efficacy and also help lift the cheekbone and achieve lip symmetry by enhancing volume and increasing elasticity. Fillers are also used to refine the chin and jaw and reduce smile lines.

Is the procedure to correct facial asymmetries with HA fillers painful?

Unlike other cosmetic procedures, dermal filler procedures cause minimal discomfort. The patients might experience a little pain and swelling, which will fade away within a week. As compared to surgery, HA dermal filler treatments offer quick results with minimal downtime.

What are the potential side effects of dermal fillers?

The side effects are minimal. Minor after-effects like pain, swelling, bruises, redness, etc. are very common in aesthetic treatments. These signs fade away within a week. If the symptoms persist, it's recommended to consult your doctors immediately.

How long do the results last?

The results from Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers last from 6-12 months.