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Does skull reshaping carry high risk?

aorkNov 27, 2020
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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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Answered on Nov 29, 2020
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Dear Angelo665, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a treatment, 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...

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What you are demonstrating is a head widening effect. (temporal augmentation) That is done by placing custom made implants beneath the temporal fascia from an incision in the crease of the back of the ear. Your imaging shows temporal augmentation of about 7mms per side for a bitemporal width...

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