Face droopy on right side?

Question:

After playing around on Photoshop I noticed that the right side of my face is very droopy compared to my left. I know faces are not usually completely symmetrical, but this seems like a distinct droop. My right eyelid and eyebrow are the most obvious. I'm wondering if it could be a medical problem, and if it's not if there's anything that I can do to fix it. I assume botox is an option, but I don't see myself doing that. Maybe changing certain habits, etc?

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Answers:
A number of things can cause that. Bells palsy is usually temporary if that is what it is. Or sometimes, it is a nerve that got compressed somehow, which could take weeks to years to get better. There are treatments. My dad had the nerve problem. Never knew how it got compressed. Extremely obvious droop, but over a couple of years is not very noticeable. And my younger sister has had Bells Palsy and that lasted a few weeks. More than likely it is one of these two things.

You can send a pic by clicking on send e-mail to marydairycow or whatever it says. I am a nursing student, RN this December.

Are you sure you are not suffering from Bell's Palsy?

http://www.bellspalsy.ws/

A lady at my church had that condition, once. It was a neurological problem, something like an inflammation of one of the cranial nerves that innervated the face. I think she said it would just heal itself, with time.

if this is just now occurring u need to go to the emergency room immediatly... it could be

1. bell's palsy
2. stroke

if u've had the condition, i don't know... sylvester stallone seems to have a droopy side to his face... maybe u could read up on him and see if u can get some information.

best wishes.

If it's not anything serious (stroke or BPalsy) it could be stress related. Eating healthier and exercising often never hurts, too.

Well...There are many answers to this question...A stroke and Bell's palsy while being very scarey, are also the extreme end of the scale.

If your face responds equaly at both sides, it virtually rules out those 2 options.
It could be just something as simple as being tired, or, our faces change almost constantly.nerves and muscles get tired and relax for a while...

Before anyone suggests any other palsy, why not take another photo and compare them.the chances are that they will be different again.

If your face is less sensitive, doesn't react equally, then see your GP, and i'm sure he/she will put your mind at rest.

Don't worry..

Face droopy on right side?

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