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Is occipital reduction in the back of the head safe & how much reduction is expected? (Photos)

erikanderssonJan 1, 2023
I was thinking of doing a occipital reduction in the back of the head but I just have a few questions: Is it safe? I have not found a lot of info about this online except from one clinic but I'd like nuanced answer because it does seem like a big procedure. What is the "worst" outcome if it goes wrong? And also how much reduction is expected from this ? I have a big head with a noticable occipital bone that sticks out so that is why I am asking.

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Zoran Potparic, MD

You seem to be a good candidate for rorehead reduction, based on these photos. Incision is place along the hairline in zig-zag fashion and is barely visible. In case like yours hairline can be lowered 2-3 cm. Hope this helps. Good luck.

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My wheelhouse favors doing hairline advancement and with good thickness/volume of hair, you would hide the incisions well. The recovery is pretty quick, mostly swelling and tight feeling. Its been a long time since I did a hair transplant so I would say talk to someone who can give you good...

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They are very common, and even though small, they are something that is very visible. They are generally very easy to remove, you smooth them down, and they typically do not recur. Need to make sure no other syndromes or history that suggest something else, but you can generally feel them to...

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