Can A Custom Skull Implant Correct A Head Shape Asymmetry?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I hope this message finds you well. I’ve been following your work for some time and I’m very impressed by your expertise in craniofacial and skull reshaping procedures.

I’m interested in learning more about a custom skull implant for one side of the head (unilateral augmentation), primarily for aesthetic purposes. Could you please let me know:

Whether the consultation and design process can be done remotely (for example, by sharing 3D scans or imaging)?
What kind of recovery time and visible results I could expect?
And if you currently perform this procedure regularly for aesthetic asymmetry cases?

I’d greatly appreciate any information you could share, including how I might start the consultation process with your office.

Thank you very much for your time and for your outstanding work in this field.

A:In answer to your custom skull implant questions:

1) All parts of the process from consultation to implant design are done remotely. It is only the surgery that you would need to come here to do.

2) The recovery from skull implant surgery it Is usually fairly quick and Within 7 to 10 days most of the significant swelling has resolved. There are no postoperative physical restrictions.

3) Custom skull implant designs are regularly done for a wide variety of aesthetic head shape asymmetries and deficiencies.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon