Can I Reduce The Width Of The Back Of My Head?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am emailing to enquire about reshaping of the skull. This has always been a massive insecurity of mine and it’s become even more prominent in my every day confidence. The back of my head is wider and that is my main concern. I have included a medical letter from a doctor I’ve already seen. I would love to reshape my skull to create an overall more symmetrical appearance. I would appreciate any advice, support or procedure that could be suggested.

A: Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. As your attached letter implies, while parietal eminence reductions scan be done, will it make a significant visible difference externally? In my experience it does because the actual removal involves both bone and a portion of the posterior temporal muscle. Technically what you need is better described as reduction of the posterior temporal lines of the skull. Referring to it as just parietal eminences is a very limited approach and understanding of the actual problem.

A preoperative 2D CT scan to look at the thickness of these tissues in this area would be needed.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon