Massage and exercises: how to correct facial asymmetry yourself?

If you are concerned about facial asymmetry:

• Don't rush to see a surgeon!

  Any surgical intervention is a risk. Especially if the operation does not eliminate the cause of the problem.

• Don't rely only on cosmetics!

  You can paint and repaint a damaged car as much as you like. But that won’t stop her from being beaten. It's the same with the face...

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Problems of facial aesthetics are of more and more concern to our patients. “How to correct facial asymmetry?”, “How to correct an asymmetrical face?” or “If the face is not symmetrical, what should I do?” We hear such questions very often. But how is this usually solved in other clinics? Cosmetologists, plastic surgeons. And all of them are in demand and promise good results. But is turning to a surgeon always justified? And can a cosmetologist always help? And most importantly, is there an alternative to surgery and all these “Botox”, “golden threads” and other “medicines” for the face? Indeed, very often, in pursuit of aesthetics, wanting to get results here and now, patients forget about the main thing - health.

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One of the most common problems is various types of facial deformities. The range of such asymmetries, as well as complaints and tasks that patients set for themselves in order to achieve a harmonious face, is very diverse. Some people don't like the fact that the right and left halves of the face are not the same. Someone is concerned about different eye sizes (see “Deformation of the cranial bones”). Someone has an asymmetrical jaw: the lower jaw moves to the side when opening the mouth, or the center of the upper jaw (the line between the central upper incisors) is shifted to one side (see “Crossbite”). And some people have ears at different levels and protruded differently. Someone’s jaw protrudes (see “Mesial bite”) or, conversely, “sinks” (see “Distal occlusion”). And someone has an asymmetrical chin.

In general, our patients have a great many complaints and complaints. But, despite this variety of expression and manifestations of facial asymmetries, these problems are corrected, as a rule, for some reason very superficially: either cosmetologists “inject”, “pump” or “rub” something, or surgeons do plastic surgery, something cutting or enlarging.

But it should, however, be understood that an asymmetrical face is not a diagnosis. This is just a symptom of a problem. A symptom, in medical terms. But treating symptoms is a thankless task. It is much more important to find the cause of the problem and eliminate it.

Diagnostics is the first and key step in the treatment of facial asymmetry. Do you want to know why it’s impossible to do without diagnostics?

Symptoms of facial asymmetry

The severity of facial asymmetry and the reasons that led to the appearance of defects are the two main factors on which the clinical picture of the pathology depends. Minor violations that occur due to age-related changes are considered to be only an aesthetic problem. Gross disproportion of the facial part of the body is usually observed after severe injuries or serious illnesses. Symptoms of changes on the side of the injury are easy to notice externally:

• facial muscles are not involved in movements;
• the corner of the mouth drops;
• articulation is impaired;
• natural folds on the forehead and in the area of ​​the nasolabial triangle are smoothed out;
• the patient cannot completely close one eye;
• while eating, the work of the lacrimal glands increases;
• there is no facial expression on one side of the face.

Correction methods

Treatment is prescribed depending on the cause and severity; these are cosmetic, orthodontic, conservative or surgical methods. In some cases, therapeutic exercises and massages are indicated.

Cosmetic procedures are indicated for hypertonicity and involve the injection of Botox-based drugs into the muscle area. They relieve stress, give the face a confident, calm expression and restore visual symmetry.

Therapy using conservative methods involves treating root causes such as pulpitis, periodontitis and others. To do this, antibiotics are prescribed to eliminate the infection, analgesics for severe pain, antiseptics and other drugs. The dosage regimen and medications are selected based on diagnostic data.

Massage is performed in rare cases; it is usually part of complex therapy and allows you to solve the following problems:

• relieving hypertonicity or swelling, toning, muscle relaxation;
• elimination of pain syndrome;
• nerve stimulation;
• activation of blood supply to tissues.

Manual therapy will be effective in childhood and in the early stages of diagnosing the problem. In other situations, there will be little benefit from massage.

Orthodontic correction methods help with malocclusions. For therapy, splints, braces, removable or fixed devices are used. If they do not show effectiveness, surgical treatment is prescribed, divided into the following types:

• dental (opening of suppuration, removal of affected tissue);
• otolaryngological (ectomy of formations in the form of cysts);
• maxillofacial (removal of phlegmon, lavage, endoprosthetics);
• to eliminate complications after injuries (bone tissue regeneration, splinting, tying with a ligature).

Complications

The complexity of the consequences depends on the degree of pathology, corrective measures taken and other reasons. In some cases, the problem can be quickly eliminated with a small correction or cosmetic methods. But in case of complications, surgery is necessary, since destruction of the TMJ is likely. Risks also include dysfunction of the dentition and the formation of malignant tumors. Complications develop in the absence of contact with a doctor, non-compliance with the treatment regimen, or complete ignoring of the problem. Over time, the situation worsens and becomes more difficult to correct.

Prevention

To eliminate complications and the development of the problem, the following preventive measures are recommended:

• daily brushing of teeth using special brushes and pastes;
• removing food debris with irrigators;
• eradication of bad habits, teaching the child the features of oral hygiene;
• Regular visits to the dentist to monitor the condition and timely treatment.

A nutritious diet and giving up bad habits, such as smoking, are mandatory. When wearing mouthguards, you should refrain from eating solid food to eliminate the risk of jaw row injuries.

Stages of development of facial asymmetry

1. First stage. The functionality of the facial nerve is preserved, no significant changes are observed.
2. Second. A slight curvature appears when a person closes their eyes or smiles. The patient has weakness of the facial muscle tissues.
3. Third. Signs of asymmetry are more pronounced, difficulties appear in raising the eyebrows, muscle mobility is partially limited, and there may be spasms.
4. Fourth. The face becomes asymmetrical even at rest, the eye does not cover completely, and the position of the mouth is disturbed.
5. Fifth. The main sign is the absence of contracture; movements of the injured side are imperceptible.
6. Sixth. Muscle tone decreases, the patient complains of the inability to move the muscles of the affected part of the face.

If any signs indicating a violation of the symmetry of the front sides appear, it is recommended to consult a specialist.

Massage and exercises: how to correct facial asymmetry yourself?

Illustrative photo: Pixabay.com Asymmetry is a pronounced difference in the size and shape of the right and left parts of the face, that is, the asymmetry of the right and left halves of the face. Asymmetry is often not only a cosmetic problem.

Attention! The material is for informational purposes only. You should not resort to the treatment methods described herein without first consulting your doctor.

In her blog on Instagram, facial rejuvenation expert Asem Uteuova talks about the causes of facial asymmetry, as well as ways to eliminate it.

“️Facial asymmetry is a completely normal natural phenomenon; there are no absolutely symmetrical faces,” says the expert (hereinafter, the author’s spelling and punctuation are preserved - editor’s note)

According to Asem, asymmetry can be corrected with a sculptural facial massage in cases where the cause is:

• Sleeping on one side;
• Chewing food on one side;
• Incorrect placement of threads;
• Fillers (their property is to migrate and make one side of the face heavier);
• Botox (atrophied muscles).

“But there are cases when facial massage is powerless. This is the case when the client has problems with bite, severe crooked teeth, problems with lymph (lymphangioma, hemangioma), torticollis, sinusitis, and other diseases that can cause facial asymmetry.

In this case, only doctors of certain profiles will be able to help you,” says Asem Uteuova.

According to the expert, now most specialists in the fight against wrinkles and asymmetry immediately offer invasive rejuvenation methods.

“However, the consequences from them are irreversible. After all, any foreign material - fillers, threads, hyaluronic acid - alters the face. Many people resort to more natural methods after such interventions.

There is no need to reinvent the wheel. Everything is already there in our face! When you pin your face, the muscles atrophy and everything in it freezes.

But ideally it should be the other way around—life should be boiling in your face. Therefore, you need to stimulate the natural process of producing your own collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.

I studied many methods, and was convinced that there is nothing better than the natural components of our face. You just need to direct their work in the right direction. Therefore, facial sculpting techniques are the best alternative to all injections,” says Asem.

Why massage?

• There is a deep study of the muscles and cheek bones with the hands;
• ️This is a natural and environmentally friendly tool;
• ️First, the scalp of the head relaxes, spasms of the cervical spine, back and creases on the neckline are removed;
• The lymphoma warms up;
• Experts literally sculpt a beautiful and natural face with their own hands.

To learn how to correct facial asymmetry yourself using simple exercises, watch Inna Sushkova’s video.

Original article: https://www.nur.kz/family/beauty/1909627-massazh-i-uprazhneniya-kak-samostoyatelno-ispravit-asimmetriyu-litsa/

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Sunken cheeks and open mouth

Now let's consider such a variant of dental anomaly as an open bite. An open bite is one in which either the front or lateral teeth do not close together, that is, a gap is formed between the dentition. If a gap forms in the anterior section (between the incisors and/or canines), then the person’s mouth always remains slightly open, which is why the lips often dry out, and the facial expression becomes surprised or even stupid. If a gap (or gaps) appears between the side teeth, this can lead to a violation of the symmetry of the face or hollow cheeks, similar to hollows in the absence of teeth.

Diagnostic methods

Diagnostic measures include:

• X-ray of the skull;
• magnetic resonance imaging of the face;
• general laboratory tests - blood, urine.

MRI
In some cases, an examination of the vascular system of the brain is required - often a curvature of the smile or jaw, cheekbones can be a consequence of a micro-stroke suffered “on the feet”.

Dental problems

Dentists never tire of repeating that the loss of a tooth, and especially several, is also a serious aesthetic problem. The connection between a full set of teeth and a beautiful oval face is the most direct. After tooth extraction, the bone partitions from which the tooth socket was formed gradually dissolve, and a dent forms on the jaw. At the same time, the jaw is deformed, slightly decreasing in height and diameter. This leads to tension in small facial muscles and the formation of new wrinkles or the deepening of old ones. If several teeth are missing in the lower jaw, the angle of its location may change, and the soft tissues of the face may shift, forming wrinkles and creases. Timely prosthetics will help avoid jaw deformation and maintain beautiful facial contours. Artificial analogues of teeth will not allow the jaw to decrease in size and will support the functioning of the chewing muscles and jaw joints.

Which doctor to visit

You can immediately contact a cosmetologist or plastic surgeon with a problem - in any case, a full diagnosis is first carried out and, if necessary, specialized specialists (neurologist, oncologist, dentist, and so on) will be involved in this.

If paid consultations with specialists are not available, then the first visit regarding facial asymmetry should be made to a therapist. He will measure the patient’s basic parameters (height, weight, blood pressure), collect anamnesis and make the first assumptions about the cause of the problem. Next there will be consultations with other doctors who will confirm or refute the preliminary diagnosis and prescribe a treatment regimen.

Disproportional face in children

A disproportionate face in children is not always a sign of pathology; before the age of 12 months, doctors generally do not recommend paying attention to this nuance in appearance. But after a year, if the asymmetry persists and is clearly visible, it is worth turning to specialists for help - the sooner corrective measures are taken, the better the final result will be.

Asymmetry in children belongs to the group of congenital ones and can be caused by:

• uneven, with disturbances in the development of facial bones in utero;
• incorrect presentation of the fetus;
• complex entanglement of the umbilical cord;
• the use of obstetric forceps during childbirth causes injury to the facial nerve;
• muscle spasms;
• complicated childbirth with incorrect position of the fetus - bone deformation occurs during the passage of the birth canal.

Damage to the facial nerve due to birth trauma (before and after treatment)
In newborns, facial disproportion can be caused by regular attacks of epilepsy. This condition is difficult to diagnose because the newborn is not able to talk about the problem, and convulsive seizures are regarded as imperfect coordination of movements.

If we talk about acquired facial asymmetry in a child, it can develop against the background of:

• birth injuries - very fast, or vice versa - protracted, childbirth, delay in pregnancy, fetal hypoxia;
• congenital torticollis – during childbirth the baby injured the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and during pregnancy the fetus suffered an intrauterine infection;
• acquired torticollis - toys were hung or placed in the bed on only one side, so the newborn was forced to use only one side of the body in examining them.

Facial asymmetry due to malocclusion
In older children, a disproportionate face may be associated with:

• jaw injuries;
• malocclusion;
• lack of teeth;
• inflammatory processes in nerve processes.

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How to smooth out asymmetry with hairstyle and clothing?

In fact, your hairstyle can help a lot. For example, side bangs should always go on the opposite side of the asymmetry. If your chin goes more to the right side, then your bangs should fall to the left side. If the nose goes to the left, then the bangs should be on the right. Everything is very simple! If the asymmetry is very noticeable, then you can smooth it out with the help of clothing. For example, plain over-the-shoulder items or a round neckline are great. Remember that cross-body clothing should always be on the opposite side of the asymmetry.

Also be careful: if you have asymmetry, it is better not to highlight vertical lines on your face. We are talking about straight parting in the hair, lacing, rows of buttons, double pockets on clothes. Such elements will only highlight the details of an asymmetrical face. For comparison, this works like a grid on a camera for framing a shot. For example, when you're photographing a sunset, your horizon needs to be level, but with a grid it's much easier to do this. The same thing happens when we use stripes, squares and double details next to an asymmetrical face: the defect immediately catches the eye! So try to follow our rules and you will look gorgeous.

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