Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly is a condition where an infant’s head is asymmetrical, having an uneven or irregular shape. Clinically, it is often referred to as deformational or positional plagiocephaly.

This flattening can occur prior to birth, during birth, or after birth. In many infants, the asymmetry develops gradually because of repeated pressure on the same area of the skull while the skull is still soft and moldable.

Fortunately, plagiocephaly is generally easy to recognize and, in many cases, highly treatable with conservative care or cranial remolding treatment depending on severity.