If The Top Of My Skull Is Reduced Will My Face Look Longer?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hi I wanted to ask does this top of skull surgery make the face look visually longer once it’s shaved down I can’t see the patients full face but I have a feeling the face could look longer after this surgery? Im trying to work out if it’s suitable for me or not. Thank you

A:Thank you for your inquiry and sending your pictures. In theory one would think that of the top of the head is reduced that the face may look longer. However I think that is only true if one shortens the vertical length of the forehead which is not what occurs the top of the head skull reduction. That being said the best way to answer that question is to take your pictures and do a top of the head reduction and see what you think about its impact, if any, on facial length.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon