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Does skull reshaping carry high risk?

November 27, 2020
Asked By:aork in Turkey, TR

Hello, there is asymmetry at the back of my head and I am considering implant treatment but I am afraid of death, paralysis or infection risks. Is this really a normal surgery or a high risk surgery? Does this surgery have a high risk of complications? Also, Is there any difference between this surgery and operating patients with skull damage? Thanks for your answers from now.

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Answer: Occipital Skull Augmentation

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