Facial asymmetry is more common than you might think. Most people have some degree of unevenness in their facial features—maybe it's a higher cheekbone, a slightly off-center chin, or a jawline that feels unbalanced. For facial asymmetry Houston patients who are looking for a noticeable but natural-looking change, Dr. Raghu Athré offers several surgical and non-surgical solutions to restore facial symmetry and bring out the best in your facial appearance.
Dr. Athré is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Houston with extensive experience in facial plastic surgery procedures. Every treatment plan is built with a personalized approach, using advanced techniques and an eye for natural beauty. Whether you're addressing asymmetry from genetics, past surgery, or the aging process, you'll get the same level of exceptional care.
Treating facial asymmetry isn't one-size-fits-all. Your face is unique, so your treatment plan should be, too. During your initial consultation, Dr. Athré will carefully evaluate your skin, bone structure, facial profile, and previous procedures (if any). He'll ask about your goals and concerns, then lay out all possible options—whether that's one procedure or multiple procedures performed together.
Depending on your specific case, your treatment plan might involve facial plastic surgery, facial fat transfer, dermal fillers, or surgical implants to build symmetry across the entire face. We often combine treatments like brow lift, eyelid surgery, or laser skin resurfacing to target both structural and surface-level concerns. The goal is a natural-looking result that helps you feel more confident every time you look in the mirror.
Chin implants are often the foundation for balancing the lower face. When the chin is too small or off-center, it throws off your facial profile and makes features like the nose or lips appear out of proportion. Chin augmentation corrects that imbalance, creating a strong, defined jawline and a more symmetrical facial appearance.
At Athré Facial Plastics, chin implant procedures are done using advanced techniques to ensure a precise fit and natural contour. The implant is placed through a small incision, often under the chin, and shaped to match your specific needs. Whether paired with a neck lift, lip augmentation, or performed alone, chin augmentation brings clarity to the lower face.
Chin implants are useful for:
The upper portion of the face plays a huge role in how symmetrical the entire face feels. When cheekbones are uneven or lack volume, the face can look flat or tired on one side. Cheek implants restore volume and shape to the midface. For patients with natural asymmetry or age-related volume loss, this can have a huge impact. These implants are customized to your facial structure, enhancing both forward and upward projection of the cheeks. Dr. Athré may combine this with dermal fillers, facial fat transfer, or even laser skin resurfacing to address skin tone and texture changes due to sun exposure.
Cheek implants are ideal for:
Jawline implants improve the width, definition, and overall balance of the lower face. For patients who have one side of the jaw lower or less pronounced than the other, these implants help build symmetry and can even smooth transitions between the neck and the face. Jawline enhancement can be subtle or dramatic, depending on your needs. When combined with a neck lift or fat transfer, it can also improve the look of sagging skin or excess skin around the jowls.
Jawline implants are useful for:
Facial fat transfer is a great option for Houston patients looking to smooth out soft tissue differences and restore facial harmony using their body's own natural fat. This procedure gently removes fat from one area (like the abdomen or thighs) and transfers it to areas that need more volume, especially cheeks, temples, under the eyes, or the lower face. Dr. Athré uses advanced techniques to process and place the fat with precision, creating natural-looking results that blend seamlessly with your existing facial features. Unlike dermal fillers, facial fat transfer offers longer-lasting volume and a soft, natural feel. It can be done on its own or paired with procedures like eyelid surgery, a lip lift, or a deep plane facelift for more complete facial rejuvenation.
Facial fat transfer is useful for:
When the nose is off-center or asymmetrical, it affects how the entire face looks—especially from the side. Revision rhinoplasty is a specialized plastic surgery procedure for patients who've already had a nose job but didn't get the results they wanted or experienced new asymmetry afterward.
As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience in complex rhinoplasty, Dr. Athré takes a detailed and precise approach to every revision case. He'll evaluate both your internal nasal structure and external shape to build a treatment plan that restores facial symmetry, improves breathing if needed, and creates a nose that fits your facial profile.
Revision rhinoplasty is useful for:
Facial asymmetry can show up in small ways, like a higher brow, uneven lips, or one eye appearing smaller than the other. Sometimes, these features are genetic. Other times, they result from trauma, aging, or past surgeries. Whatever the cause, treating asymmetry helps bring everything into alignment, enhancing facial harmony across the entire face.
Common aesthetic issues include:
When your features are more balanced, your entire face lights up. Patients often report improved self confidence and a more youthful appearance. With facial asymmetry correction, you’re not chasing perfection—you’re refining what’s already there.
Key benefits include:
These treatments are for facial asymmetry Houston patients who feel like their features don’t match or align the way they’d like. You might be a good candidate if you’re in good health, have realistic expectations, and want lasting results from a facial plastic surgery doctor who focuses on personalized care.
Concerns that can be addressed include:
The first step is your comprehensive consultation. Dr. Athré will examine your facial features and go over surgical and non-surgical options that could help. He’ll also look at your skin health, medical history, and previous surgeries.
Before treatment, we may ask you to stop certain medications or supplements, avoid smoking, and limit sun exposure. You'll receive specific instructions based on your treatment plan.
After surgery, some swelling and bruising are normal and will fade over time. Most patients return to normal activities in about two weeks. To maintain results, it’s important to care for your skin, avoid harsh sun exposure, and follow post-treatment instructions carefully.
In many cases, results are long-lasting. Some patients choose to maintain their look with Botox and dermal fillers, especially in areas where volume may shift naturally with age.
Dr. Raghu Athré is a certified facial plastic surgeon who trained at prestigious institutions and has been recognized across Houston and the U.S. for his surgical results. He brings together artistic skill, surgical precision, and a warm bedside manner. Patients say they chose Dr. Athré for his honesty, meticulous attention to detail, and the confidence they felt after just one visit.
He personally performs every procedure and offers the same level of care to each patient, whether it’s a minor skin touch-up or full facial rejuvenation with multiple procedures. From initial consultation to final results, Dr. Athré provides facial plastic surgery that never feels “overdone,” just refreshed, real, and refined.
You don’t have to live with facial features that don’t feel like you. Contact Athré Facial Plastics today by calling or texting (713) 540‑8200 to schedule your initial consultation. We’ll talk through every option and build a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle, budget, and vision.
As with any plastic surgery, risks can include swelling, bruising, infection, or minor asymmetry. These are rare and can often be managed with proper aftercare.
Yes, treatments are completely personalized based on your anatomy and goals. Dr. Athré builds every plan to match the individual.
Implants are long-lasting. Dermal fillers and Botox may need touch-ups every few months.
Recovery depends on the procedure. Most surgical treatments involve 1–2 weeks of downtime, while non-surgical treatments have minimal recovery time.
Costs depend on your treatment plan—whether it involves chin augmentation, fat transfer, or multiple procedures. We’ll go over exact pricing during your consultation.
