In wildlife, there are no ideally symmetrical “things”; this also applies to the human body, which also has its own specific features and differences. A good confirmation of this is the hands, of which one is endowed with great opportunities (the ability to write, draw, draw beautifully) in comparison with the other, as well as the visual difference of the feet also indicates elements of organic asymmetry. However, the above examples are a kind of norm, while facial asymmetry often becomes a major factor in a serious psychological and physiological disorder.
However, here one should feel the fine line of norm and pathology, since completely symmetrical faces are practically absent in nature, and a slight violation of the usual proportions falls into the framework of what is permissible and gets the harmonious name “image individuality”. It has already become commonplace when the right side of the face is slightly wider with sharper features, while the left half has an elongated shape in the vertical axis and has softer, smoother contours. In this regard, many people, knowing the features of their own faces, are trying to take a more advantageous angle in photography. However, a completely objective question arises, and when is such a phenomenon considered abnormal?
There are clear medical indicators to consider. What is meant: pathological asymmetry of the face is diagnosed only when there is a visual violation of the usual proportions, equal to 2-3 mm in linear measurements and 3-5 degrees in angular coordinates.
A very interesting phenomenon is the asymmetry of the face, the causes of which can be very different. So, in science, 25 factors are identified that determine this anomaly. It is important to understand here that facial asymmetry can be either congenital, that is, caused by the characteristic specific structure of the skull, or acquired, which arose against a background of progressive pathology. If we talk about the congenital form, then the hereditary factor, as well as the pathology of the intrauterine development of the fetus, are of significant importance. After birth, such signs may remain invisible, and sometimes, on the contrary, give the face gross defects. With this it is clear, then why does the asymmetry of the face occur already in the formed organism?
The main causes are a variety of diseases, in particular, inflammation of the facial nerve, impaired vision, dental diseases, torticollis in children, and it can also occur against the background of operations, heart attacks and strokes. Also, do not exclude your own facial expressions. As you know, each person is dominated by certain facial habits, for example, squinting one eye, raising one eyebrow, a twisted smile in one direction, which can also develop irreversible facial asymmetries over time, therefore, such “dangerous” grimaces should be eliminated in a timely manner.
Violation of the proportions does not always require the participation of a specialist, very often the patient himself can correct his own facial defects with the help of simple gymnastics and facial massage, which will significantly accelerate and strengthen the muscle tone of facial muscles. Many ladies are favorably masked by skillful makeup and a well-chosen hairstyle, however, with serious physiological disorders, the advice of an experienced medical professional is necessary. If asymmetry of the face is diagnosed, treatment, first of all, consists in finding the cause, and only then in its immediate elimination. In an extreme case, you can resort to the services of cosmetic surgery, which in this situation can work wonders and in the shortest possible time will save you from such anomalies as facial asymmetry.