Is It Possible to Change Head Shape Thru Fillers?

The back of my head is flat. Are there any injections to enhance the shape of my head, like Juvederm or Restylane that can be injected beneath the scalp? I would like the back of my head to be more rounded.

Asked 28 months ago by Midori in San Diego
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Head Shape Change with Injectable Fillers

Hi Well Rounded, There are methods of making the back of your head more rounded. I would not recommend Juvederm or Restylane as it would require very large volumes and would be a temporary fix. Sculptra is used to add volume to the temporal area to give a rounder, more youthful appearance. Experts in micro-droplet Silikon-1000 injections have been able to attain permanent results. Consult with a well qualified and experienced facial plastic or plastic surgeon for evaluation of your... more
Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Changing the head shape with fillers

The amount of filler to provide a visible change under the tight scalp might not be possible to be placed in its intended location without being displaced by the pressure from the scalp. The surrounding areas might become more thick while the area you wanted improved flattens again shortly after the filler is placed. I would be concerned about the complications should someone try a permanent filler such as silicone. The large volume of the product needed to give you the result you want,... more
Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
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