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Will constantly sleeping on one side of face cause facial asymmetry & would it make that side flatter or portrude more ?
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Unlikely: Asymmetry is usually genetic and preexisting except for traumatic injuries.
Answered 6/26/2018
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No: Everyone's face is slightly to moderately asymmetric. Genetic in origin. If you are concerned see Plastic and Oral Surgeons for evaluations. To create asymmetry you would have to create substantial force over a long period of time. Besides, we move 80 or more times during the night.
Answered 6/25/2020
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