Christanny Niatala

Facial asymmetry is one of those subjects every clinician encounters daily—particularly cosmetic physicians, maxillofacial surgeons, and plastic surgeons—yet it continues to challenge our judgment, our clinical eye, and, at times, our patience. Absolute symmetry remains a theoretical ideal, far more often discussed than truly achieved. As humorously stated, no one can be 100% prepared for an eternity in Hell, but years of listening to patients complain about minor asymmetries certainly builds...

Introduction In recent years, the field of maxillofacial surgery has entered a phase of rapid technological convergence. The union of artificial intelligence (AI) , 3D planning and simulation , patient-specific (custom) implants , and augmented reality (AR)  promises to reshape how we conceive, plan, and execute orthognathic and cosmetic facial surgery. In this article, I aim to survey the current state of the art (as of 2025), present representative studies and innovations, and discuss their...