How Can I Best Treat My Jaw Asymmetry?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I came upon this website after searching for jaw implants. After seeing some of the custom jawline implants, I noticed one of the patients had a similar jaw issue that I have. I got an opinion from a maxillofacial surgeon locally that after seeing my x-ray he recommended jawline implants due to an abnormal growth of my left side of my jaw. I hope you can help.

A:Your 3D CT scan shows an overall right facial asymmetry (vertical underdevelopment) which is well manifested at the lower jaw. Only a custom jawline implant can make the 3D correction needed. The only question is whether this would be just for the right side or to wrap around to the left side as well if one desires some overall jaw enhancement and not just jaw asymmetry correction alone.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon