Scalp and skull deformities can affect the shape, symmetry, and structural balance of the head. These conditions may be present at birth or develop later due to injury, congenital abnormalities, or previous surgical procedures. Changes in skull contour can range from mild asymmetry to more significant structural irregularities that affect both appearance and underlying bone structure.
At McKinnon Plastic Surgery, surgical correction of scalp and skull deformities is performed by Dr. McKay McKinnon, a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in craniofacial reconstruction. Dr. McKinnon completed advanced craniofacial fellowship training in Paris under Dr. Paul Tessier, whose work helped establish modern craniofacial surgery. His experience includes procedures involving complex skull reconstruction and facial skeletal correction.
What Are Scalp And Skull Deformities?
Scalp and skull deformities refer to irregularities in the shape or contour of the head caused by changes in the underlying bone or surrounding soft tissues. These differences may affect one area of the skull or involve broader asymmetry across the head.
In some individuals, deformities are present from birth due to congenital conditions affecting skull development. In other cases, changes may occur after trauma, prior surgery, or abnormal healing of bone structures.
Because the skull protects the brain and forms the structural foundation of the face, evaluation by a specialist is important when noticeable deformities are present.
Common Causes Of Skull Asymmetry
Skull deformities can arise from a variety of conditions affecting bone growth or healing.
Common causes include:
- Congenital skull abnormalities
- Craniosynostosis affecting skull growth
- Trauma or previous head injury
- Changes following prior cranial surgery
- Developmental skull asymmetry during infancy
The specific cause helps guide the surgical approach used to correct the deformity.
Surgical Treatment For Scalp And Skull Deformities
Surgical treatment focuses on reshaping or reconstructing the skull to restore a more balanced contour. The approach depends on the cause and severity of the deformity as well as the structures involved.
Procedures may involve reshaping areas of bone, reconstructing portions of the skull, or addressing soft tissue differences in the scalp that contribute to contour irregularities.
Careful planning is essential to ensure that reconstruction restores structural integrity while maintaining natural skull proportions.
Evaluation And Treatment Planning
Accurate diagnosis is an important step in determining the most appropriate treatment approach. Imaging studies such as CT scans are often used to evaluate the structure of the skull and identify the underlying cause of the deformity.
These studies allow the surgeon to assess bone structure, symmetry, and the relationship between the skull and surrounding tissues. Based on this evaluation, a surgical plan can be developed that addresses both structural concerns and cosmetic appearance.
Why Choose McKinnon Plastic Surgery For Skull Deformity Treatment?
Correction of skull deformities requires specialized expertise in craniofacial surgery due to the complexity of the skull and surrounding anatomical structures. Dr. McKay McKinnon has spent decades performing reconstructive procedures involving the bones of the face and skull.
Following his plastic surgery residency at the University of Miami, Dr. McKinnon pursued advanced craniofacial fellowship training in Paris with Dr. Paul Tessier. His surgical career includes treatment of congenital craniofacial differences, skull reconstruction, and complex facial skeletal procedures requiring detailed anatomical planning.
Dr. McKinnon personally performs craniofacial surgery with careful attention to restoring structural balance, protecting neurological structures, and achieving natural contour.
Scalp & Skull Deformity Treatment In Chicago, IL & Coral Gables, FL
Scalp and skull deformities require careful evaluation and specialized surgical treatment to restore normal contour and structural balance. Patients in Chicago, IL and Coral Gables, FL seeking expert treatment for scalp and skull asymmetry can contact McKinnon Plastic Surgery at (312) 335-9566 in Chicago or (305) 753-1400 in Coral Gables to schedule a consultation.
