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Facial Disharmony
Facial Disharmony: What is It and How can It Be Treated?
Facial disharmony refers to the imbalance or asymmetry in facial features. Facial disharmony can affect one's appearance and confidence and can arise from various factors, including genetics, injury, or dental issues.
Understanding facial disharmony is essential for those seeking cosmetic solutions or treatments to enhance their facial aesthetics. By addressing imbalances, individuals can achieve a more harmonious and balanced look.
How to Identify Facial Disharmony
The face can be divided into aesthetic units, which include the forehead, eyes, nose, chin, lips and ears. Normally these areas of the face are balanced, however when one or more aesthetic units are smaller or larger than expected in relation to the other units this is know as facial disharmony.
Causes of Facial Disharmony
Effects of Facial Disharmony
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Genetics / Inherited
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Trauma
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Tooth loss / Misalignment
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Reduced self-esteem
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Social anxiety: People with facial disharmony may be afraid of social situations because they are worried about how their appearance will be perceived by others.
Treatment of Facial Disharmony
Treatment depends on cause, patient age, severity and patient preference but can include:
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Orthodontics
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Dento-facial Orthopaedics
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Upper Jaw (Maxilla)
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Lower Jaw (Mandible)
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Jaw Surgery
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Upper Jaw (Maxilla)
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Lower Jaw (Mandible)
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Chin Advancement / Set Back
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Nose Surgery
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Ear Surgery
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