Can My Head Shape Be Made To Look More Normal?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m seriously looking into skull reshaping. I’m just not happy with how my head looks—it’s a real confidence killer. My forehead’s too long, the back of my head’s uneven, and it’s not that nice oval shape I want. Plus, I’ve got this depression on top that bugs me. I’m aiming for something smooth and normal, like Chris Brown’s head, you know? I want to ditch the hats and feel good about myself. Can you break it down for me—exact costs, financing options, the whole deal? I need the facts so I can finally get that perfect head and walk with confidence. I have attached photos of my head for your review.

A: Your skull shape has multiple contour issues including a protrusive frontal and occipital bones and a central sagittal dip. The occipital bone can be burred and the sagittal dip augmented with a custom skull implant. Both can be treated with a single incision at the top part of the occipital bone.

The real challenge is the protruding forehead because of the need to have a different incision which must be placed at the top of the forehead. In the shaved head male the location of the incision location is a questionable aesthetic tradeoff.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon