Craniosynostosis Surgery

Craniosynostosis Surgery

Craniosynostosis surgery is designed to correct an abnormal head shape and allow the growing brain room to expand normally. Surgery for craniosynostosis is designed to correct the abnormal head shape and allow the growing brain room to expand normally.

When this procedure should be performed?

The surgery for craniosynostosis is typically performed in the first two years of life. There are multiple types of surgery used to treat craniosynostosis, including strip craniectomy, spring-assisted craniectomy and cranial vault remodeling, amongst others. Not all patients are a candidate for all types of surgery. The surgery is performed by a team of a plastic surgeon and a neurosurgeon, working together.