How much does a plagiocephaly correction surgery cost?

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I have minute plagiocephaly, due to pre-natal complications, but still noticeable - especially with my hair short. The right side of my occiput is flatter than the left's, and the right side of my forehead has a slight bump that makes it asymmetrical to the left side. Since it is quite a small (yet bothersome) difference, I had wondered if that would also imply in the surgery not being as costly, and if it could be done without implants.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Kind95811,
the cost of surgery depends on a lot of factors (type of surgery, number of treated areas, anesthesia fee, surgeon, facility fee, city, etc.). If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

In adult plagicephaly the head shape typically shows a flatness on one side of the back of the head and a compensatory bulge of the forehead on the same side. To augment the flatter back of the head there is no other effective or assured approach other than a custom implant design for it. Most of these seemingly more minor plagiocephaly deformities cover more surface area than it appears and are impossible to correct in a smooth and complete fashion with a limited scalp incision other than a custom implant design. You can try fat injections but that has a poor history of take in the tight overlying scalp on the skull.

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