Adenoid facies in adults is difficult to return to normal on its own and usually requires surgery. Early detection and timely treatment of adenoid facies have a better prognosis.
Adenoid face refers to the symptoms of adenoid hypertrophy that leads to changes in facial appearance, such as elongation of the maxilla, palate, protrusion of the upper incisors, thick lips, lack of expression, etc. It occurs most often under the age of 10 years old, and most of the affected children can appear abnormal face at the age of 3-5 years old, and the prognosis is better when detected at an early stage.
Adult adenoid face has been formed, it is difficult to return to normal by themselves, can choose surgical correction, at the same time, correct the habit of open-mouth breathing, correct the facial contour, some patients can return to normal face.
It is recommended that patients with adenoid hypertrophy should be treated in time to avoid the formation of adenoid face and then passively choose plastic surgery to correct the appearance.