Question 1

why is my head so flat?

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Hard to say?: Without a picture or an exam, i don't believe anyone can tell you.  Repharase your quesition and give more information.  Age would ben nice to know.  Any trauma.  Since birth?  Do your relatives look the same?  Interesting question but just can't answer based on your limited question.  Sorry!  that is my flat-out answer!

Question 2

why is my baby's head so flat?

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Sleeping position: Often, babies who are spending the most of the day on their backs can develop a flat head. Some babies prefer to lay with the head turned to one side or the other and this may also contribute to the problem. Though it is important to sleep your baby the back, it is advised to offer "tummy time" throughout the day to minimize this process. In may cases, the condition improves with repositioning.

Question 3

why is the back of my head flat?

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That is the shape : Every one has different shaped head due to many different factors . Your head is flat in the back is the way your head is. As long as you grew alright as a child and there are no other symptoms or problems since birth . There should be no problem  . Head shape can be affected during birth and after birth as the head is growing and also due to genetic factors .

Question 4

my son is 2 months tomorrow his right side of his head is formed ok but the left side is flat & looks weird.he was suction out of me.what should i do?

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Head shape: Sometime babies that are on their back all of the time, can get flat spots on their head. They need tummy time, under observation, every day. Two months is early for these changes. Some head asymmetry is normal, but have your doctor check it out at your next well baby check. Suction is placed in the center, usually at the top of the head, towards the back.

Question 5

how can i deal with having a flat head?

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No need to change: once the growth plates in the skull have fused, usually by age 2 or 3 their is no way to change the shape of the head except extensive surgury

Question 6

in what way can i correct my 3yr flat head?

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Flat head: Flat heads occur from laying on the back side as infants. To correct it you would have need to reposition the child more side to side or a molding helmet, at 3 years of age too late for that.

Question 7

will my babys flat head hinder his development?

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No: There will be no developmental problems however you would be advised to have your baby sleep on alternate sides on alternate nights to minimize the cosmetic results. If that doesn't work, or the problem is severe, your child might need to wear a helmet to correct the end result. Depending on where the flatness is, your pediatrician might be concerned about premature closure of the skull sutures.

Question 8

im an adult and i have a flat head what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Cranial Deformity : Although cranial molding can be done very successful in children, adults with non growing brains do not respond well to cranium passive contouring.  The only way to truly remodel the cranium is to physically reshape the skull. The main question to ask yourself is if the flatness is truly worth the risks of surgical correction. Consult a cranialfacial surgeon and a hairstylist.

Question 9

i have a flat head and i'm 17 can i fix this?? its so ugly

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If really really bad: If one's head shape is so unusual that other people are often staring at it, or are often looking away to avoid staring at it, then one can contact the Craniofacial Surgery department at the nearest major medical center to see if anything can be done to make the head shape less unusual. A normal head with a flat spot is not considered bad enough to cut the skull and move things around.

Question 10

is it normal that the back of my head is so flat in a baby?

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See below: I think you me your child's head. The back of the head can be flat, which is related to the child sleeping on his/her back. As time goes on, the flattening usually resolves. As long as your child's doctor is not concerned about your child's ability to move his/her head, then nothing to worry about.

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