How Long Do I Have To Wait To Get A Custom Skull Implant For Plagiocephaly?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I previously reached out regarding surgical options for addressing plagiocephaly, a condition that has long been a personal concern for me. I am now interested in proceeding with the surgery and understand that a consultation is the necessary first step.

At this stage, I would like to inquire about the current wait times for scheduling such a procedure. Could you please provide information on the typical timeline from consultation to surgery?

A: Plagiocephaly is treated by the placement of a custom skull implant. This implant is made from the patient’s 3D CT skull scan and is takes around three months to go through the design and fabrication process. That becomes the typical waiting period for surgery. Patients typically schedule the date of their surgery when they initiate the implant design process

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon