Beauty and Facial Symmetry

Everyone from modeling scouts to anthropologists can tell you about the importance of facial symmetry and how it relates to our perceptions of beauty. Although some celebrated beauties are recognized for their unique looks, most people intrinsically think of facial symmetry as attractive and even sexy. Interestingly, some anthropologists have found a link between the level of masculinity or femininity of a person and the symmetry of his or her face.

The Biology of Facial Symmetry

Some researchers have found a link between health and the evenness of your face. During animal studies, scientists have noticed a correlation between the health of a mother and the bodily symmetry of her offspring. With moms who were ill or not completely healthy, the baby showed more asymmetry than a normal mother.

People have speculated on the different aspects of facial symmetry. This includes the evenness and similarities between the features of your face. You want your eyes, nose, and other features to all be proportionate. You also want to consider the spacing of your facial features as well.

Correcting Asymmetry

Thankfully, there are a number of ways in which a person can fix asymmetry of his or her face. You can utilize injections to firm and lift different areas of your face. Also, some people turn to facial implants to correct the planes of their face to make them more attractive. Doctors may recommend lifts of facial features, like when one eye is droopier than the other. Lastly, some people turn to rhinoplasty or other forms of plastic surgery to correct asymmetry.

Contact Us

If you feel like your face is asymmetrical and unattractive, this can make your self-esteem suffer. To even out your face and possibly increase your self-confidence, contact Austin facial plastic surgeon Dr. Apostolakis today at 512-329-8989.