masseter effects on asymmetry (specifically zygos)

[arcsquire]

i have realized that one of my zygos is more prominent than the other. it also happens to be on the side where my bigger masseter is. are bigger masseters able to reshape zygos overtime as they adapt to increased muscle mass, or is this just a genetic coincidence? also lmk what i can do to fix my right zygo to make it more equal to the left.

 

[Deleted member 27974]

I have same issue, there's too many factors to be able to tell if it has a significant effect

 

[arcsquire]

I have same issue, there's too many factors to be able to tell if it has a significant effect

it makes sense though no? if the masseter is grown sufficiently, it would result in constant pressure on the zygomatic bone, which would force it to be pushed outwards.

 

[sozz]

i have realized that one of my zygos is more prominent than the other. it also happens to be on the side where my bigger masseter is. are bigger masseters able to reshape zygos overtime as they adapt to increased muscle mass, or is this just a genetic coincidence? also lmk what i can do to fix my right zygo to make it more equal to the left.

Yes, your masseters strength have a major effect on the downward vs forward growth of your zygos much like the maxilla. So if one masseter is significantly stronger than the other you can expect to have asymmetry as a result. your masseters also play a large role in the development of your mandible and gonions so in any case its a good idea to have strong masseters on both sides.

 

[RealFunkyFlamingo]

No