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Can a craniofacial surgeon perform this procedure on an adult male with a congenital skull deformity, to reduce the overall skull size?

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Skull deformity: Yes, but may also need the help of a neurosurgeon

Answered 6/28/2015

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Can a craniofacial surgeon perform this procedure on an adult male with a congenital skull deformity, to reduce the overall skull size?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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