I think I have flat head syndrome. I know that babies can have this and it could be treated but I'm 18. Any suggestion? (photos)

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If my skull is too hard to be molded like many babies that have this problem are there any surgeries that could fix this?? I know it's my skull and it could be dangerous but I'm willing to take that risk. My head is completely flat at the back and it goes higher as you can see. This effects my appearance completely. It has made going out of the house a living hell for me since I always get stared at. I'm also thinking about getting fillers in my forehead to kind of even out the slope I have .

Alexander Ovchinsky, MD · Answer

Based on your photo it seems that your skull is cone-shaped, with a extra length at the vertex (top of the head). The proper correction of this bony deformity will require cranioplasty, or reshaping of the skull, which is usually done by neurosurgeons and is an extensive surgical procedure. Consider getting a consultation with a neurosurgeon to see if you are a candidate and to learn what is involved with this surgery. Not sure that fillers into the forehead will help. First of all, you will need quite a bit of a filler, and it may make your skull appear even bigger, which is not the goal.

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