Title: Asymmetrical face: Causes, treatment and more
Headings: What to know about having an asymmetrical face
What to know about having an asymmetrical face
Causes
Genetics
Aging
Lifestyle choices
Trauma
Dental work
Stroke
Bell’s palsy
Torticollis
How common is it?
Treatment
Fillers
Facial implants
Rhinoplasty
Home remedies
Makeup
Eyelid tape
Can facial exercises help?
Summary

Content: Torticollis
Also known as twisted neck, or wryneck, torticollis refers to abnormal positioning of neck muscles, causing the head to tilt. Sometimes torticollis occurs while in the womb, resulting in some facial asymmetry when a baby is born. Some sources report that it affects 3 in every 100 babies. Eye weaknesses may also cause a person to tilt their neck to see better, resulting in muscles growing stronger on one side of the neck. Many cases of torticollis are temporary, and the signs go away over time. How common is it? According to a 2015 study
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, facial asymmetry is common in the overall population. The same paper refers to previous studies that reported that 12–37% of orthodontic patients in the United States had an asymmetrical face. When researchers assessed patients’ radiographic examination, they found that prevalence rose above 50%. This could suggest that asymmetry is more common than people think, and many people may not even realize that they have asymmetrical features.