Progressive hemifacial atrophy or Parry-Romberg syndrome, is a slowly progressing skin and soft tissue disintegration on either side of the face. It occasionally involves the arm, trunk, and/or leg. An inability to move the muscles of the face on one or both sides is known as facial paralysis. Facial paralysis can result from nerve damage present at birth, trauma, or diseases, such as stroke, brain tumor, or Bell's palsy.
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Why do I have hollow cheeks, temples, eyes and a sunken face that is worsening with time?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a night shift job. For the past couple of years, my face has lost volume. I have hollow cheeks, temples, and eyes. The left side of my face is more sunken, and also I feel that I have lost some bone on the left side of my nose. The condition is worsening with time. Also, it is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have a condition called progressive hemifacial atrophy. It is a degenerative disease that affects one side of the face. There can also be som... Read Full »
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