What causes a protruding face?
Aug 01, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
If a patient has experienced facial trauma to the zygomatic bone and did not receive prompt treatment, local inflammatory reactions may lead to abnormal zygomatic bone hyperplasia, making this condition more likely. Surgical correction is recommended for management. Besides the above, this condition could also result from facial fractures or facial tumors. If caused by physiological factors, special treatment may not be necessary.
Facial protrusion may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions, such as dental malformation or zygomatic bone hyperplasia, and appropriate treatments are available depending on the cause. The specific analysis is as follows:
I. Physiological Causes
In some individuals, facial protrusion may result from physiological reasons, such as outward projection of the bones. This condition may be influenced by genetic factors; if immediate family members have similar features, their children may also develop a protruding face. This is generally considered normal and does not affect daily life, so treatment is usually unnecessary.
II. Pathological Causes
1. Dental Malformation
If a patient has dental malocclusion with teeth protruding outward, over time this can influence the direction of bone growth, leading to outward protrusion of the facial bones. Orthodontic correction is generally recommended to help alleviate the condition.
2. Zygomatic Bone Hyperplasia
If the facial zygomatic bone has suffered trauma and was not properly treated, local inflammatory reactions may lead to abnormal bone proliferation, resulting in facial protrusion. Surgical correction is recommended in such cases.
Besides the above, facial protrusion may also be caused by facial fractures or facial tumors. If the cause is physiological, special treatment is typically not required; however, if it results from a pathological condition, prompt medical evaluation at a hospital is advised.
