Can My Original Craniosynostosis Surgery Result Done As An Infant Be Revised/Improved?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I was born with craniosynostosis and had a corrective procedure when I was only a few months old. As I aged, the shape of my head was always a concern for me. I am eventually seeking to get a large skull augmentation procedure performed in the near future. I have a pretty big scar running from ear to ear from the initial surgery and I was curious if this existing scar could be used for another incision or would a new one need to be created?

A:You are correct in that your existing by coronal scalp scar can be used for any secondary skull reshaping needs. What those needs would be requires an assessment of the 3-D CT skull scan, pictures of your head as well as a description of what your head shape concerns.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon