How to Fix Facial Asymmetry & Make Your Face Look More Balanced

Natural Ways to Make Your Face More Symmetrical

Use makeup to make your face look more symmetrical. Wearing makeup is a great way to temporarily cover your facial asymmetry. If you wear makeup, play around with light and shadows. Contour any asymmetrical areas with bronzer, highlighter, and concealer to improve facial symmetry. For example, if you want to make your eyes look closer together to make your face more symmetrical, makeup artist Anjuli Yera says, “Drag your inner corner eyeliner a bit closer to your midline, creating a peak or fine point. Continue the liner into the lower lash line from the inner corner out. Repeat on the other eye’s inner corner to create a symmetrical appearance on both inner corners.”

Do facial exercises to strengthen muscles in your face. Strengthening your facial muscles can improve your overall facial balance. Different facial exercises target different areas, so focus on exercises that target the area you want to make more symmetrical. Do these exercises regularly to improve your facial symmetry over time. Here are some common facial exercises: Eyebrow raises: Place your fingers just above your eyebrows and apply slight pressure. Raise your eyebrows while resisting the pressure from your fingers, hold for a few seconds, then repeat. Cheek lifts: Smile widely while keeping your lips closed. Place your index fingers on the corners of your mouth and gently lift your cheeks toward your eyes. Hold for a few seconds, release, and repeat several times. Jawline exercises: Place your index and middle fingers on your chin and apply slight pressure. Try to open your mouth while resisting the pressure from your fingers. Hold for a few seconds, then repeat.

Hide your facial asymmetry with different hairstyles. Certain hairstyles can help you balance an asymmetrical face without any procedures. For example, if your face is longer on one side than the other, getting side bangs can help make your face look more even. Or, if your ears aren’t symmetrical, cover one ear with your hair to hide the asymmetry. Play around until you find a hairstyle that works for you.

Avoid sleeping on your side. If you sleep on your side or your stomach, your face may become less symmetrical over time due to the constant pressure on one side of your face. If possible, try sleeping on your back. If you can’t, alternate which side you sleep on to help balance out your face.

Non-Surgical Ways to Get a Symmetrical Face

Botox or Dysport When injected, wrinkle relaxers like Botox and Dysport not only relax lines and wrinkles but improve the appearance of asymmetrical brows. These injections can weaken the muscle to pull the brow up, effectively providing a non-surgical brow lift. Botox or Dysport can also reduce the prominence of your jaw and target overactive muscles on one side of the face to balance facial expressions. Note: The downside of most non-surgical procedures is that the results aren’t permanent. Depending on the treatment you choose, results may last only a few months to a year. Then, you may need to repeat the process.

Dermal fillers Dermal fillers, like Juvederm and Sculptra, are injectable substances that consist mainly of hyaluronic acid. These injectables can add volume to specific areas of the face, which in turn corrects facial asymmetry and balances uneven features. Filler is often used to add symmetry to the cheeks or jawline and to replenish fad pads in the midface.

ThermiSmooth Thermismooth is a non-invasive treatment that uses radiofrequency technology to tighten skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The treatment targets sagging or asymmetrical areas at the cellular level and promotes collagen production to give you a more balanced, youthful appearance.

PDO thread lift A PDO thread lift is a minimally-invasive procedure in which dissolvable threads are placed under the skin to balance facial proportions. This procedure allows for the cheeks, jawline, eyebrows, and neck to be lifted while also smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. It is essentially a non-surgical alternative to a facelift.

Surgical Procedures to Get a Symmetrical Face

Facelift A surgical facelift can improve both sagging skin and facial symmetry. As the name suggests, a facelift tightens and lifts the skin as well as the underlying muscles. The procedure can reposition facial tissue to restore facial balance. Note: The downsides to surgical procedures is that they’re costly, are higher-risk than non-surgical procedures, and require a longer recovery time. Additionally, not everyone is eligible for surgical treatments depending on their overall health, medical conditions, and individual anatomy.

Brow lift Similar to a facelift, this procedure lifts and repositions sagging or drooping eyebrows to restore facial symmetry and create a more youthful appearance. Also known as a forehead lift or forehead rejuvenation, a brow lift also improves the appearance of the forehead and the area around the eyes.

Facial implants Facial implants, like chin or cheek augmentation, help enhance your facial structure and improve facial symmetry. These implants are surgically placed in specific areas to add volume and definition to your face. If your asymmetry is caused by your skeletal structure, this may be your best option.

Eyelid lift Also known as blepharoplasty, an eyelid lift removes the excess skin over the eyelid and fixes droopy or puffy eyelids that can create the appearance of facial or eye asymmetry. The procedure also creates a more balanced appearance by tightening the underlying muscles.

Rhinoplasty If your facial asymmetry is caused by your nose, rhinoplasty (or a nose job) may help. This procedure can adjust the shape, projection, and proportion of your nose to enhance facial harmony and balance. This may also be a good option if you need to correct your nose for medical reasons, like breathing difficulties.

Otoplasty Otoplasty, sometimes known as ear pinning, is a surgical procedure that reshapes or moves the external ear. If one ear sticks out more than the other, this procedure can pin it back so it appears more even with the other. Otoplasty can also mold the ears so that they’re more balanced with the size and shape of your face and head.

Fat grafting Fat grafting is a procedure in which fat is taken from one area of the body and transferred to another. When placed strategically, the fat can restore volume to your face and make it appear more symmetrical.

Facial reconstruction surgery If your facial asymmetry is severe and caused by facial trauma or abnormalities, facial reconstruction surgery might help you achieve your desired results. This is a major medical procedure that reshapes, repairs, and restores facial structures to improve both their appearance and function.

Facial Asymmetry Causes

Facial asymmetry can be genetic or caused by lifestyle habits. Most people have an asymmetrical face, though some have more noticeable asymmetry than others. Several factors can influence and cause facial asymmetry, some of which may be preventable. Here are some of the most common causes: Aging Genetics Sun damage Injury or trauma (like a broken nose) Smoking Sleeping on your side or stomach Health or medical conditions (like a stroke) Dental work (especially dental extractions and jaw surgery) Clenching and grinding teeth

Is it normal to have an asymmetrical face?

It is completely normal to have an asymmetrical face. Almost everyone has some degree of asymmetry on their face, and it’s nothing to be ashamed about. While it’s okay to take the steps to make your face more symmetrical if you want to, never feel pressured to change your face either temporarily or permanently.