Facial asymmetry and helmet?

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Hi all,

My son (almost 8 months) has torticollis and plagiocephaly which we have been

aggressively

repositioning to treat since 4 months of age. I had him evaluated by an

orthotist -- his

cranial vault was almost totally symmetrical,however he has upper facial

asymmetry of 4.4

mm (the distance between the nasal bridge and the ear on one side is 4.4 mm

shorter). The

orthotist said he didn't think a band was necessary, but I want to hear what

others think. He

also said he would band if I " really wanted it. " I can tell a difference but my

husband says that

it is not a big deal (strangers don't notice it). Will this get more noticeable

as he gets older?

Thanks so much for your input,

Joyce

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I don't know this for a fact, but I have heard that facial asymmetries can become more noticable once babies get older. I did look at your son's pictures however and I have to say that I can't tell anything. Maybe his ears are off a little, but I would have never noticed if I hadn't looked for it. I am of course no expert on this, but I have looked at a lot of plagio babies since my daughter first got her helmet. My daughter also has facial asymmetries, especially in her eyes, ears, and cheeks, and I seem to be the only one who sees this and is bothered by it. She has had some correction, not a lot, but I am hoping for more. She has been wearing her helmet for over 3 months now (she is 11 months now and it's been a pretty slow process for her so far), but I am hoping for more corrections. I have never really cared what other people thougth of her wearing a helmet and whether they thought it was a waste of time and money, I did what I thought was the right

thing for her. I don't want to look at pictures of her when she is 10 years old and regret that we didn't even try to correct this. So, I think go with your gut feeling and do what you think is right for him.

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