Can I Remove Some Extra Bone From The Side Of My Head?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi, im currently questioning about the possibility to remove some “extra” bone in the sides of my skull, easy example of a person who has the same thing as me would be Tyler Steinkamp. Is this even possible? Looking to hear back from you!

A:When it comes to reducing the width at the side of the head it is about muscle removal and not bone. This is a procedure known as temporal reduction. The temporal bone is very thin well the temporal muscle is usually thicker than the bone. Thus successful reduction of the side of the head comes from removal of the posterior portion of the temporal muscle. How that applies to you I cannot say until I see a front view picture of your head.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon