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Why Asymmetric Face Looks Different In Mirrors?

Hi, i m a male with an asymmetric face. It bothers me constantly, but oddly no one has ever noticed it except for me. As a matter of fact, everyone thinks i m cute for some reason. If I stand in front of two mirrors(one slightly tilted), it can clearly be seen that my nose, chin, jaw, and cheekbones are bending so that it looks like someone stretched my face to the right hand side. It s quite an ugly sight. If I ever have a picture taken, the deal is the same and I look hideous. Yet, when I look in the mirror in front of me, everything seems normal! If I tilt my head one way or another, I notice a slight difference if I stare really hard for at least 3-4 minutes. Otherwise, I don t see it. So, i m just confused. It is impossible for people to hide something like that from me because I have met some really mean people who will make fun of anyone they see anything wrong with! Plus somehow i ve had three beautiful girls fall for me in my 20 years and I know it was mostly because of my looks. I have thought many times about how this has occured, but to no avail. Does anyone have an explanation why I look hideous in pictures and double mirrors, yet cute in real life ? Is it something to do with how mirrors and lenses work or something? Any useful comments would be appreciated.
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

Probably the tilted mirror is giving you false images. So better be proud of your face and do not think negatively about it. Rather I would say fall in love with your face".

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Why Asymmetric Face Looks Different In Mirrors?

Hi, Probably the tilted mirror is giving you false images. So better be proud of your face and do not think negatively about it. Rather I would say fall in love with your face . Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon