Facial asymmetry: how to correct it using the Starecta method

Symmetry is a sign of beauty and harmony. However, ideal symmetry practically does not occur in nature, and humans are no exception. It is the asymmetry of the face that provides each of us with a unique expression. But sometimes it happens that facial features are so distorted that serious aesthetic and psychological problems arise. Very often, an incorrect bite plays a cruel joke, which provokes the appearance of a massive chin, sunken asymmetrical cheeks or skewed jaws.

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Facial asymmetry due to malocclusion: manifestations

Malocclusion (and this does not include crooked teeth, but a violation of the position of the jaws relative to each other) often leads to many problems, distorting our appearance. Among the main ones are a small or too massive chin, drooping corners of the lips, sunken cheeks, the mouth may be constantly slightly open.

Facial asymmetry also occurs - an incorrect bite affects the position of the jaws relative to each other. In this situation, we are talking about a crossbite, in which the lower jaw is displaced laterally relative to the upper jaw. This breaks the symmetry of our face. In addition to the obvious aesthetic problems, this disease also threatens with physiological complications.

How to independently identify asymmetry

The violation can also be determined in home or other comfortable conditions for a person. To do this, you need to take a passport photo. There is no need to smile or squint your eyes.

Then you need to analyze the resulting photograph. To do this, use a ruler to draw a horizontal line along the pupils, lips and eyebrows. It is recommended to start with the eyes. This is due to the fact that the human internal level tends to the horizon precisely in their zone. Nature designed it this way so that people can walk smoothly and not fall.

If any part of the face is higher or lower than the same area on the opposite side by less than 3 mm, there is no cause for concern. This is a physiological norm; this disorder does not require correction. If you wish, you can contact a cosmetologist. The specialist will individually select the most suitable procedures.

If the disproportion indicator is more than 3 mm (or 5 degrees), it is recommended to consult a neurologist to exclude the development of serious pathologies. This specialist will also tell you how to achieve facial symmetry. If necessary, he will arrange a referral to a surgeon.

What is the danger of facial asymmetry due to malocclusion?

• excessive tension in the temporomandibular joint: this problem provokes headaches, joint dislocations, tension in the neck muscles, curvature of the spine, “clicking” of the jaw, the appearance of bruxism - involuntary grinding of teeth during sleep,
• teeth wear unevenly , which not only aggravates facial asymmetry and complicates chewing food, but also leads to dental problems (the formation of caries and its complications, the appearance of plaque and tartar on the teeth, frequent inflammation of the gums),
• psychological problems: decreased self-esteem

Gymnastics

Exercises for facial symmetry are indicated for individuals with both congenital and acquired disproportion. According to medical reviews, gymnastics in some cases can even be considered as an alternative to surgical treatment. This is due to its high degree of efficiency.

However, it is important to know that gymnastics does not always help with facial asymmetry. It will not be possible to correct the disproportion with exercises if the disorder is a consequence of bone and other pathological deformations, and also if it develops against the background of neuritis that appeared a long time ago.

In other cases, gymnastics is indicated. How to remove facial asymmetry (set of exercises):

• Place your palm on the healthy part. Fingers should be pointing upward. Then you need to put the back of your hand on the affected part. After this, you need to carefully pull the skin from the healthy side up and towards the diseased area. The movements should be massaging.
• Close eyes. Press your eyelids with your middle fingers. Make circular movements, lightly pressing on the eye muscles. The healthy part must be massaged from top to bottom, the affected part - from bottom to top.
• Place your index fingers on the wings of your nose. Then you need to stroke the healthy area from top to bottom, the affected area towards the upper part of the face.
• Place the middle finger of one hand on the nasolabial triangle, and the other under the lip. Healthy muscles must be carefully pulled down, damaged ones - up.
• Place the middle and index fingers above each eyebrow strictly in the center. Then you need to use circular massaging movements to move healthy muscles down, sick muscles to the center and up.

It is important to do gymnastics daily. Each exercise should take 10 minutes. Upon completion of the complex, the facial muscles should be symmetrical. At the initial stages of treatment, this effect persists for a short period. Over time, the results improve.

Doctors have developed a separate set of exercises for patients with neuritis. To make your face symmetrical, you need to do them daily:

• Close your eyes tightly. Duration - 10 seconds.
• Slowly frown your eyebrows. Then raise them as high as possible along with the eyelids.
• Place your fingers on the wings of your nose. When inhaling, you need to press on them.
• Slowly inflate and lift the wings of the nose.
• Stretch your lips in a smile, exposing as many teeth as possible.
• Take a deep breath, puff out your cheeks and hold the air inside for 10 seconds.
• With your lips stretched, pronounce the sound “eeee”.
• Open your mouth slightly and curl your tongue into a tube. Take a deep breath.
• Make circular movements with your tongue between your cheeks and teeth.

Exercises must be done daily for six months. If after 6 months the facial asymmetry is still noticeable, you cannot do without the help of a surgeon. This is due to the fact that the disproportion can be a consequence of atrophy not only of the nerve, but also of the muscle.

Facial asymmetry: how to fix it?

If signs of malocclusion and facial asymmetry appear, it is necessary to begin treatment as soon as possible. To correct facial asymmetry in children, special orthodontic plates are used, which allow you to shift the position of the jaws and return them to the correct position.

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Ask a question Vagapov Zakir Irkinovich Orthodontist, work experience: 16 years “It is important to begin treatment of facial asymmetry in children as early as possible, while the formation of bone tissue has not yet completed and they are more plastic. Then the teeth and jaws can be easily directed in the right direction. If there is a problem with the bite and position of the jaws, from the age of three, special trainers, plates, as well as exercises that strengthen the muscles of the maxillofacial apparatus are used. The optimal age for using braces is 12-13 years, when the baby bite has completely changed to a permanent one.”

Treatment of asymmetry in adults is more difficult. As a rule, in this situation, a combined approach will be required: the use of braces alone does not guarantee an ideal result, since braces for the most part only allow you to move some teeth. But their use will be justified to change the position of the upper dentition. Facial asymmetry can also be corrected surgically: in this situation, the lower jaw is literally removed from the joint and returned to a new, correct place.

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In order to prevent facial asymmetry from appearing, it is very important for parents to monitor the state of their child’s bite and, if necessary, take prompt measures to correct it - in this case, the teeth will be straight, the jaws will be straight in the correct, symmetrical position, and no surgical operations are required.

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The relationship of neurology to the causes of imbalances

Facial asymmetry is primarily, from a neurological point of view, determined by the lack of symmetry in the hemispheres of the brain. Each of the cerebral hemispheres regulates sensations (sensory) and motor functions of the corresponding halves of the body in different ways. At the same time, one person’s perception of another’s facial expressions also depends on the state of interaction between the hemispheres of the brain in a particular person.

Neurology as a science considers issues of symmetry as its subjective perception by the observer. In other words, one person’s conclusion about disproportions may be erroneous; another observer, due to the peculiarities of interaction between the hemispheres of his brain, may come to the opposite conclusion. Therefore, in neurology, the following types of asymmetry are distinguished, which are also accepted in cosmetology and plastic surgery in the final decision on how to correct facial asymmetry:

Static or morphological type

This type of symmetry violation is characterized by the presence of differences in the state of rest between individual elements in size, structure, shape and proportions. The reasons for these differences lie in individual developmental characteristics, pathology of the bones of the facial skull, pathology of the masticatory and facial muscles, and the consequences of diseases and traumatic injuries.

Types of asymmetry A Static or morphological B Dynamic or functional

Dynamic or functional type

Consists in asynchronous contractions of the facial muscles and manifests itself during facial expressions. For example, a disproportion that is absent at rest or a moderate disproportion at rest, respectively, appears or significantly increases when smiling or stretching out the lips in the form of a tube. The dynamic form of asymmetry is associated with congenital or acquired pathology of facial muscles, residual effects of damage to the central facial nerve (cerebrovascular accident) or peripheral in the form of Bell's palsy. In this case, the severity of the imbalances depends on the degree of damage (neuropathy) of the facial nerve.

Botulinum toxin injections

The technique involves introducing a compound under the skin, which paralyzes the muscles. Before you try to make your face symmetrical with Botox, you should consult your doctor. The compound is toxic, in addition, most patients often develop all sorts of complications after the procedure. They go away on their own after a few days, but during this period they can cause discomfort to the person.

The result depends on the drug used and the qualifications of the doctor. It happens that after injections the muscles continue to work actively, or, on the contrary, they become blocked so that the effect of a lifeless mask appears on the person’s face. In addition, the degree of imbalance may increase.

Thus, only a doctor should provide information regarding how to make the face symmetrical. If he believes that it is advisable to administer botulinum toxin, he must make an appointment with a highly qualified specialist, whose reviews of his work are mostly positive.

Using fillers

The volumetric modeling procedure is suitable for most people who ask a doctor about how to make their face symmetrical. Several years ago, this technology involved the subcutaneous injection of hyaluronic acid. However, microtraumas remained after the procedure. The essence of the technology remains the same, but now it is more advanced and is not associated with side effects.

Using microtraumatic cannulas, fillers are injected under the skin. These are substances based on hyaluronic acid. Correcting facial asymmetry with fillers (a photo of the drug injection process is presented below) is a safe and effective method. Moreover, the result is visible after the first procedure. In one session it is possible to raise an eyebrow, shape lips, and change the position of eyelids.

Immediately after the injections, the person can begin their daily activities. The swelling of the soft tissues is so insignificant that it is unnoticeable to others. It is only recommended to refrain from being in direct sunlight and visiting saunas and steam baths for a while.

Correction using decorative cosmetics

If the disproportion is minor, you can visually add symmetry to your face using makeup. For correction, you need to purchase a sculpting kit. It contains products with creamy and dry textures, presented in light, natural and dark shades.

To hide asymmetry, you must follow certain application guidelines. Rules for using the set:

• You need to darken those areas that are supposed to be reduced or completely hidden.
• The light shade is intended for areas that need to be visually enlarged.

The boundaries between areas should always be carefully shaded.

You can hide eye asymmetry using white and black pencils. Light eyelids need a smaller eyelid, dark ones need a larger eyelid.

Women are additionally recommended to give preference to casual styling and long oblique bangs. Such a hairstyle helps in some cases to hide even pronounced disproportion.