Craniofacial Resection Treatment in India

Priya Iyer, a 42-year-old architect and...

Priya Iyer, a 42-year-old architect and mother of two, had always been self-conscious about a prominent, asymmetrical forehead ridge that had been present since childhood but became more pronounced after her pregnancies. While physically benign, the bony protrusion caused chronic tension headaches and made wearing glasses or headbands uncomfortable. More profoundly, it dominated her reflection, making her avoid photographs and social gatherings. Her primary care physician referred her to a craniofacial surgeon, who diagnosed it as a benign frontal bone hyperostosis. The doctor recommended a craniofacial resection to reduce the ridge, explaining it would alleviate her physical symptoms and offer significant aesthetic improvement. The surgery was daunting, involving a scalp incision and careful bone contouring, but Priya found the surgical team supportive. Her recovery involved initial swelling and numbness, but the headaches vanished immediately. A year later, the subtle, natural contour of her forehead has restored her confidence. Emotionally, she moved from a place of constant self-monitoring and avoidance to feeling 'unburdened,' finally able to engage fully in life without her appearance being a pre-occupation.