Re: anyone heard of plagio on both sides?

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Jen,

I'm glad to hear that the sutures were open. I know 's mom had

been told that her son's head shape was normally seen with cranio,

but luckily his sutures were open as well.

I think any anomoly in the shape of the head could have possible

repercussions down the line. Doesn't necesarily mean that it will

happen, we just don't know. Many times, babies with brachycephaly,

have no facial assymetries, so one would think that since they are

symetrical it won't cause problems. But since the back of the head

is so flat, the position of the jaw hinge is pushed forward, quite

possibly resulting in an underbite. I realize that your daughter's

brachy has rounded on its own (great job repositioning!) but I was

just trying to show that even though symetrical, there may still be

some kind of impact from the flatness.

Also, your husband might not want to band thinking it might be purely

for cosmetic reasons, but take into account the safety reasons as

well, such as a bike helmet.

Niki

Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads)

Phila., PA

> Ok, my daughter's head is similar to 's head shape in the

photos on the

> site, but not as severe as his. But hers is more symettrical, like

almost

> the same amount flat on both sides. I do beleive that plagio

causes other

> conditions related to the jaw etc, but if the deformity is

symmetrical, does

> it still cause problems. My husband doesnt want to do it purely

for cosmetic

> reasons, but I am fine with it. Her self esteem is improtant to me.

> Jen