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The shape of the back of the head is very different between individuals. Asymmetries and deformities are not uncommon in this area of the body, but they can usually be hidden by the hair growth and are therefore invisible. Unusual head shapes usually only become noticeable when the hair slowly thins. However, in reality serious asymmetries can become apparent much earlier and make it considerably more difficult to wear caps or hats.
Continue readingOne of the most common anatomical variations imaginable at our private clinic for plastic and aesthetic surgery in Dahlem, Berlin is the ‘flat’ back of the head. While many women with long hair are usually able to hide their problem area with some effort through clever hairstyling (‘bump it’ volume inserts), the problem area is particularly obvious for men with short hair. Occipital implants allow a lasting correction of the shape of the occipital bone and can achieve astonishing aesthetic improvements.
Duration of the operation: approx. 1 hour
Length of Stay in the Clinic: 1 day
Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia
Follow-up treatment: approx. 6 weeks
Resumption of social activities after approx. 14 days
The aesthetic success of occipital corrections can be reliably guaranteed by using silicone implants specially adapted to the patient’s head shape. In contrast to earlier methods, where, for example, the implant was modelled with bone cement (PMMA) during the operation, the skin incision can be kept considerably smaller (4-6 cm) by using custom-made silicone implants, so that no visible scar remains. Careful preparation and precise positioning of the silicone implant is of great importance for a perfect result. Therefore the surgical treatment takes about two to three hours and must be performed under general anesthesia. Some plastic surgeons fix the silicone implant to the cranial bone with a titanium screw. However, so far there has has been no proven advantage with regard to the permanently stable implant position. However, since this titanium screw occasionally leads to chronic pain, we strongly advise against such a fixation.
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