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Face Abnormal

Abnormalities in the appearance of the face are usually due to injury, or are congenital (present since birth). Injuries can cause any conceivable deformity, and some congenital conditions cause horrendous abnormalities. Plastic surgeons are now very skilled in reconstructing the bones, covering muscles and skin to create dramatic improvements in appearance.

Cushing syndrome is caused by an overproduction of steroids such as cortisone in the body, or taking large doses of cortisone to control a wide range of diseases, including asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Headache, obesity, thirst, easy bruising, impotence, menstrual period irregularities, a swollen red face, acne, high blood pressure, bone pain and muscle weakness are common symptoms of this syndrome.

Some of the birth defects that can cause abnormal facial appearance include: -

Apert syndrome, which may be associated with fingers and toes fusing together and protruding eyes.

•  Coffin-Lowry syndrome, which maybe associated with prominent lips.

•  Down syndrome, this may be associated with mental retardation, and a broad face with slanted eyes.

•  Fragile X syndrome, which may be associated with over activity, small testes and mental retardation.

•  Moebius syndrome, which may be associated with drooping eyelids, paralyzed eyes and poor facial expression.

•  Rubenstein- Taybi syndrome, which maybe associated with an underdeveloped lower jaw and heart abnormalities.

•  Sturge-Weber syndrome, which maybe associated with convulsions and large red stains across the face and other parts of the body.

•  William syndrome, which may be associated with prominent lips and drooping cheeks.