A few questions about cranioplasty

[Charlie90]

Cranioplasty what/ho

How long is the op

Howw long is the recovery does it look neat can you tell??

I’ve been told I can fly six weeks post cranioplasty anyone been on holiday and through airport scanners

[claretand]

Hi, my cranioplasty was on 15th May last year, I was discharged from the hospital back to rehab on 19th May and then discharged from rehabilitation the following weekend. Staples and stitches were removed 10 days later at my local GPs. The surgery lasted just over 3 hours. Recovery really was only a couple of days, I have had no side effects from the surgery and with my hair grown the scars are not noticeable. There are a couple of defects which can be remedied with fillers if I wish. The only problem I have is that my eyebrow has dropped and I cannot raise it, my surgeon advises it could take up to 18 months to rectify itself.

[Charlie90]

Thank you I have mine in a few weeks has your rehab improved over read research about rehabilitation improving after cranioplasty? Thanks again take care

[claretand in reply to Charlie90]

My anxiety decreased post op, I had already been in rehabilitation for 4 months prior to the cranioplasty so I was close to being set free anyway. I certainly felt a lot better once it had been done so yes I think it aided my recovery.

[Charlie90 in reply to claretand]

Yes anxiety is a big issue for me I’m so glad recovery has been smooth hope you continue to progress I’m around 4 months of rehab too here’s hoping home will be soon