How Can My Orbital Rim Asymmetry Be Improved From Plagiocephaly?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have Mild plagiochephaly. I’m looking to see what my options are about contouring my orbital rims possible reducing one side and planting and contouring the other , also maybe options about the asymmetry in the forehead to address the protruding side and the flat side.

A: The effects of plagiocephaly in the forehead can be treated by reduction of the more prominent side, augmentation of the less projected side or a combination of both. While ultimately the patient must decide of the three approaches is the most aesthetic change, the other important issue to consider is surgical access. (length and location of the incision)  Any bone reduction requires a much larger incision to perform. A custom left forehead-brow bone implant can be placed through a much smaller incision.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon