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Suggest Treatment For Asymmetrical Face
I am 72 yr. old female, with slightly asymmetrical face (more supporting bone structure and muscle on one side than the other). Asymmetry has become exacerbated by loss of volume in skin. I can handle that emotionally, (and I know flllers are available, if I want to go that route) but my bottom lip has shifted toward the side of less volume. I noticed that in pictures about six yr. ago, but not it is even more apparent. My bottom teeth could use some orthodontics, (again -- didn t wear my retainers when I was a kid). What caused this shifting in my bottome lip?
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
Hello,
The shifting is related to the muscle and nerve asymmetry. When aging these changes are quite normal, due to the loss of skin elasticity. Anyway, I would recommend performing a brain MRI in order to exclude a possible small stroke, which can lead to lip shifting.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
The shifting is related to the muscle and nerve asymmetry. When aging these changes are quite normal, due to the loss of skin elasticity. Anyway, I would recommend performing a brain MRI in order to exclude a possible small stroke, which can lead to lip shifting.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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