Excluding other reasons, if your facial asymmetry is caused by obesity, then losing weight and exercising can change this phenomenon. When you lose weight, you will reduce the fat deposition in your face, making the jawline more obvious and the facial contour clearer, which may make the face look more symmetrical.
Why is the face asymmetrical?
1. Facial bone asymmetry
Facial bones may become asymmetrical during growth and development, usually caused by genes or certain factors during development. Asymmetry of the jaw or cheekbones will directly lead to overall facial asymmetry.
2. Masseter asymmetry
If you are used to chewing with one side of your teeth for a long time, it may cause the masseter muscle on that side to be more developed than the other side, making the face appear asymmetrical.
3. Uneven fat
The facial fat layer may be unevenly distributed due to genes, lifestyle or other factors, causing one side of the face to appear fuller or sagging, resulting in an asymmetrical appearance.
4. Uneven teeth
Misaligned, missing or uneven teeth will affect the bite, resulting in a skewed chin or the entire face.
5. Cervical problems
Cervical problems or long-term poor posture may cause slight changes in the position of the head, thus affecting the symmetry of the face. For example, scoliosis of the cervical spine or the head being tilted to one side for a long time will cause imbalance in muscle tension, leading to facial asymmetry.
6. Long-term side sleeping posture:
Long-term side sleeping will exert continuous pressure on one side of the face, affecting the distribution of facial muscles and fat, which may cause facial asymmetry.
These factors often interact with each other and may make facial asymmetry more obvious over time. If the asymmetry is severe, it is recommended to consult a doctor or plastic surgeon for professional advice.
What exercises can solve the problem of facial asymmetry
If your facial symmetry problem is not very serious and you want to improve this problem through exercise, there are also some facial exercises that can be tried, especially for mild asymmetry caused by muscle asymmetry, uneven fat distribution or posture problems.
1. Facial Yoga
Tip of tongue against the palate: This action can exercise the muscles of the face and jaw, and help balance the muscle tension on the left and right sides
Fish mouth action: When inhaling, suck your lips into the disease and tighten your cheeks, hold for 5-10 seconds, and then relax. This action can exercise the cheek muscles and help improve the asymmetry of the masseter.
2. Chewing exercises
When eating or eating, you can consciously chew food evenly with both sides of the teeth to avoid overdevelopment of the masseter on one side. You can even chew some harder foods (such as chewing gum) to exercise the weaker side.
3. Posture training
Posture training can help improve the body’s posture and symmetry, which in turn helps to adjust the problem of uneven face. But it should be noted that each person’s situation may be different, so before doing posture training, it is best to consult a professional doctor or posture corrector to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the training.
4. Facial massage
You can use your fingertips to gently press and rub the asymmetrical area for a few minutes every day, and perform moderate massage on the asymmetrical side of the face to promote blood circulation and even fat distribution.
5. Adjust your sleeping position
You can try to sleep on your back to reduce the continuous pressure on one side of the face, and try to avoid sleeping on your side for a long time, especially habitually sleeping on one side.
