I'll preface this by saying I'm aware that absolute symmetry is not realistic and I'm aware that there are several faces you could use as examples of "attractive but asymmetric".
Personally, I've been quite unhappy with my asymmetry for a while. I'm 24 and it's been since I was about 17 or 18 that this has bugged me. While it's not extreme like some that come up on Google Images, it's something that has always stood out to me. I notice that one side is more narrow/flat; which is the side I dislike and would like to improve upon.
It affects my confidence quite a bit and I want to address it. I know there can be quite a few options out there where both preference and suitability can play a factor, ranging from orthognathic surgeries, implants, or fat grafts. (*I'd like to rule out fillers).
I have a picture of my face that I'll link right here:
https://i.imgur.com/wSsm3tw.png You'll see a yellow line. The yellow line represents where the outline of my face would lie if it were more symmetrical with the other side. Also, if you just use my neck as a reference point, you'll notice how much the right side of my jaw (
my left but pictured on
your right) projects outside/away from the neck, versus the left side (
my right) where it's much more flat/narrow and doesn't project out nearly as much.
Second is a quick video clip, edited to show what more symmetry would look like (before/after). I had to put it in black & white to avoid choppiness of colors —>
https://streamable.com/h04i47Any advice/comments/suggestions on how I could have this addressed? Could any orthographic surgery be in play to help fix the asymmetry? Yes I’m aware your post(s) aren’t medical advice
— I’m looking into booking consults with a few surgeons locally just to get a professional opinion (although willing to travel just about anywhere if a highly rated surgeon is an option). I am also considering a scan of my face, although I recall getting one about 6 years ago when I was still trying to address this (although had no money and knew very little) and was told that my craniofacial structure was fine.
Also, not sure how relevant this could be to the asymmetry issue, although I once noticed that a bad habit of clenching my jaw 5 years ago, coincided with my jaw starting to lock (usually just one side) for 5 to 20 minutes when I’d chew my food. Even long after I stopped the bad habit. Even today, when I chew certain crunchy or chewy foods, my jaw will come close to locking (feels like it rubs up against something and avoids locking) although it hasn't happened in about a year.