Can My Large Head Be Reduced?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am writing to seek a professional consultation regarding skull reduction and reshaping surgery. My primary concern is that the size of my head feels disproportionately large and out of balance with my overall body frame

My specific goals and inquiries are as follows:

1. Body Proportionality: I feel that my current head size is abnormal relative to my physical stature. My goal is to achieve a more harmonious and balanced appearance. I would like to understand how much reduction is realistically and safely achievable to make my head look more proportional.

2. Request for Case Studies: To help me visualize the potential transformation, could you please share or direct me to before-and-after photos of patients who had similar concerns regarding overall large skull size and achieved successful results?

3. Surgical Approach: Based on your extensive experience, what is your approach to overall volume reduction, and what are the typical success rates for achieving a natural-looking contour?

I am looking for a permanent solution and trust your expertise in this specialized field. I look forward to your guidance on the next steps.

Best regards,

Are there other cases similar to mine, and what is the success rate of the operation? I would appreciate a response. Thank you.

A: In answer to your questions:

Due to patient confidentiality we can not pass out patient pictures. Whatever has been allowed to be shown can be seen on my various websites, particularly Explore. You have classic brachcephaly of which the typical treatment is a combined custom back of the head skull implant with biparieto-temporal bone reduction. The attached recent case link will explain all you need to know about that type of skull reshaping surgery and what is achievable in perhaps what is a more severe case than yours.

https://exploreplasticsurgery.com/adult-brachycephaly-skull-reshaping-case-study/

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon