Is the back of the head flat or uneven?
Plagiocephaly is not just a cosmetic matter. Head asymmetry can affect development, musculoskeletal alignment and dental occlusion in sequence, so we check head shape and neck movement together.
Head shapes worth a visit
납작한 뒤통수가 걱정돼요
A flat back of the head suggests brachycephaly; diagonal flattening suggests plagiocephaly.
한쪽으로만 누워 자는 아기
Looking one way flattens the skull in a vicious cycle; plagiocephaly often stems from torticollis.
골든타임이 지날까 불안해요
Once a baby holds their head up after 4 to 6 months, repositioning alone rarely corrects the shape. Treatment works best while the skull sutures stay flexible until around age one, so we discuss timing at the consultation.
Head shape, neck and development together
We measure head shape and asymmetry and check neck movement and development together. Studies link moderate or worse plagiocephaly to gross motor and cognitive development, facial asymmetry and spinal alignment, and the jaw joint and bite, so we check early. Tests and whether to use a helmet are decided with parents after the consultation. We treat head shape as a growth matter, not appearance. The rehabilitation specialist manages the process one-to-one from fitting to completion.
How helmet therapy goes
- 1
Visit & Detailed Examination
Examination and head measurements guide testing. Imaging is discussed when sutures or other findings require further assessment.
- 2
Custom Scan & Helmet Fabrication
A 3D scan at the I Love Helmet center yields a custom head-shaped helmet (1-2 weeks).
- 3
First Fitting & Interim Check
First helmet begins; a month later a follow-up scan and revisit confirm the correction prognosis.
- 4
Second Helmet Decision
Follow-up scan data is analyzed at our clinic to make a medical decision on whether a second helmet is needed.
- 5
Ongoing Monitoring & Completion
For a 2nd helmet, a follow-up scan and revisit a month later decide closure or a 3rd.
Who sees your child
A rehabilitation specialist trained in pediatric rehabilitation at Asan Medical Center examines your child, and dedicated therapists provide one-to-one treatment.
Before starting a helmet
A few things worth knowing before treatment.
Timing varies
When to watch or treat depends on head shape and age in months.
Check at the exam
If you worry about asymmetry, check the current state and options at the exam.
While wearing a helmet
Even a light helmet can strain neck muscles, so a specialist carefully checks development while it is worn.
Baby Torticollis: When Your Baby's Head Tilts to One Side
For parents worried that their baby always looks one way or tilts their head: types of torticollis, a home checklist, when to start treatment, and daily positioning habits.
Pediatric Torticollis Therapist in Seocho & Bangbae: Kim Min Ju
For parents looking into pediatric torticollis treatment in Seocho and Bangbae, meet Kim Min Ju, the physical therapist who provides Pediatric Manual Therapy at Ssukssuk Child Development Center.
Explore our treatment spaces
See where your child will be treated
Consultation Room
Where we listen fully and explain in detail
Speech and Cognitive Therapy Room
An individual therapy room with tables and learning materials
Sensory Integration Room
A room where play is the therapy
Child Development Center Lobby
Reception and access to the therapy rooms
What is different here
Both centers start with the doctor, and therapy is focused on one person at a time.
전문의가 직접 진료하고 주사해요
A rehabilitation specialist trained at Asan Medical Center examines children and adults herself and performs the ultrasound and injections.
30분 동안 한 사람만 봐요
Manual therapy and children's therapy are 30-minute one-to-one appointments with a dedicated therapist who stays with you.
두 센터가 한 건물에 있어요
The pain center on the 2nd floor and the development center on B1 share one building, so parents can be treated while their child is in therapy. Three minutes from Bangbae station exit 2.
Head shape FAQ
If a baby has plagiocephaly, do they often also have torticollis?
Head asymmetry and limited neck movement often appear together, so we check both. Torticollis is judged from neck posture and movement at the visit.
Does the helmet's weight strain the baby's neck?
During helmet use, adaptation, skin and neck movement need review. Report discomfort to the fitting service and clinician to check whether adjustment is needed.
Tell us what worries you
First visits can be requested online. For therapy schedules and follow-ups call the development center at 02-521-7577.