How Can I Fill In The Dip Across The Top Of My Head?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Can the dip across the top of my head be treated by bone cement?

A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your well illustrated pictures of a classic coronal dip skull indentation. This is best treated by a custom designed implant rather than bone cement. A custom skull implant can be placed through the smallest incision (;ess than 2cms, it also provides the best material transition into your skull bone to avoid any external visible edging. In the shaved head mail even the smallest edge transition can become visible. Bone cement performs very poorly in these regards.

Dr. Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon