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Is There Any Way to Change Head Shape?

asked 2 years ago by iamjohn in dallas
Latest answer by Kenneth R. Francis, MD
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Tags: change, shape

I have a head shaped like egg. also my forehead and chin are receding, that makes me very ugly from profile view. is there anyway to change head shape?

2 answers to Is There Any Way to Change Head Shape?

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Two heads are better than one?

You may have a craniofacial anomaly that was not diagnosed or treated in childhood. Once the skull bones have fully formed and ossified (become bone) they are very difficult, if not impossible, to alter. The facial structure, on the other hand, can be manpulated somewhat and may hold the key to your goals. The head shape can be hidden with hairstyles, while you might benefit from facial implants, injectable materials and possibly even bone restructuring to improve your facial shape. I... more
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Head shape surgery

There are very complex operations to treat head shape that carry significant risk and these should not be undertaken without consideration. Typically there are performed on younger patients.

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