Could facial implants be used to incease the size of my small, narrow head?

I have a small, narrow head and am wondering if there are any ways to increase its size. Would facial implants work?

Answers from doctors (2)

Barry J. Kaplan, D.O.

Published on Jun 03, 2016

Fillers injected might be helpful.

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Answered by Barry J. Kaplan, D.O.

Fillers injected might be helpful.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Larry Leverett, MD, FACS

Published on Apr 13, 2016

Skeletal augmentation can be either temporary or permanent. It can be achieved softly with fillers (sculptra), or with fat. It can also be achieved with facial implants, which are usually more firm and require surgical implantation. Occasionally, one may need to have bones of the face moved (chin, cheekbones) to achieve better harmony. When this occurs, the procedure is performed by a surgeon, and the decision depends on the facial/skeletal deformity and the expertise of the surgeon.

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Answered by Larry Leverett, MD, FACS

Skeletal augmentation can be either temporary or permanent. It can be achieved softly with fillers (sculptra), or with fat. It can also be achieved with facial implants, which are usually more firm and require surgical implantation. Occasionally, one may need to have bones of the face moved (chin, cheekbones) to achieve better harmony. When this occurs, the procedure is performed by a surgeon, and the decision depends on the facial/skeletal deformity and the expertise of the surgeon.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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