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I rest my head on the same spot for a long time everyday, since it rests on the same spot everyday can with time change the shape of my head or skin?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Unlikely: Unlikely, but if you apply pressure of some type that could change head shape somewhat

Answered 8/3/2016

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A member asked:

I rest my head on the same spot for a long time everyday, since it rests on the same spot everyday can with time change the shape of my head or skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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