Plagiocephaly Clinic at LOC

04/07/2025

When Sophie noticed her baby Max had a persistent flat spot on his head, she was told it would resolve naturally, but it didn’t.

Seeking a second opinion led her to us, where Max was diagnosed with severe plagiocephaly.

https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/patient-story/maxs-severe-plagiocephaly-journey/

Discover Max’s journey with severe plagiocephaly and how custom helmet therapy at our Kingston clinic led to life-changing improvement.

09/06/2025

If you’re worried your baby might have flat head syndrome, we’re here to help.

Use our free flat head photo diagnosis form to get a quick, expert opinion from one of our specialist clinicians.

Just send us photos of your baby's head from various angles and


https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/flat-head-photo-diagnosis-form-plagiocephaly/

05/06/2025

Understand how to spot the difference between a normal head shape and in babies.

This guide explains what to look for, why it happens, and when to seek support.

Understand how to spot the difference between a normal head shape and flat head syndrome in babies. This guide explains what to look for, why it happens, and when to seek support.

20/05/2025

Great results for Lexie, who recently graduated from her helmet! 🥳

When Lexie’s parents noticed a sudden flat spot on her head at just 3 weeks old, they were told to “wait and see.” But by 7 months, with little improvement and growing concern, they took matters into their own hands.

After NHS options were exhausted, they turned to LOC and our LOCband Lite helmet therapy, a non-invasive solution for plagiocephaly.With consistent wear and ongoing support, Lexie’s cranial asymmetry reduced from 24mm to just 8mm 🙌

If you’re concerned about your baby’s head shape, don’t wait. Book a free consultation or complete our free diagnosis form. We're here to help.

Read her story here: https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/patient-story/lexies-severe-plagiocephaly-story/

24/02/2025

NEW PARENTS: PLEASE READ AND SHARE

Are you worried about the shape of your baby’s head?

Think it could be but you're not sure? You can send us photos of your baby's head via our free photo diagnosis form to get an immediate opinion from one of our experienced clinicians.

If they confirm that your baby does have plagiocephaly, you can also book a free initial in-person consultation with us, with no obligation to proceed with treatment (for babies aged 3 months and upwards).

Check out our flat head diagnosis form here: https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/plagiocephaly/plagiocephaly-treatment/free-photo-diagnosis/

11/02/2025

Congratulations to baby Autumn on graduating from her helmet this month! 🥳

It was a double celebration as Autumn was also the 250th LOCband Lite baby to be treated in our clinic!

She and her mum Stephanie were happy to take part in the celebrations... especially as it was only a few days before her 1st birthday!

Autumn was treated by orthotist George Coles, and after 5 months of treatment, her final head scan showed her asymmetry had decreased from 12mm to 3mm.

You can read Autumn's full treatment journey here: https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/loc-blog/2025/feb/romford-plagiocephaly-clinic-celebrates-its-250th-locband-lite-patient/

14/11/2024

Mum Lauren was initially delighted by Luca's ability to sleep easy at night. But when she noticed his head flattening, she started to worry and looked for answers.

After trying special pillows and consulting a GP, Lauren found the London Orthotic Consultancy through some internet sleuthing.

They attended our Romford clinic where Clinician Saeed Hamid diagnosed Luca with moderate to severe , a condition where the head is unusually wide and flat.

This is his story: https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/loc-blog/2024/nov/lucas-brachycephaly-treated-with-locband-lite-helmet-therapy/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=blog-q4-24&utm_term=social-q4-24&utm_content=blogpost

Luca was diagnosed with moderate to severe brachycephaly, a condition where the head is unusually wide and flat. He was fitted with the LOCband Lite at our Romford clinic, and after wearing his helmet for several months, his asymmetry went from 12mm to 2mm and his head shape significantly improved.

03/09/2024

Amelia was born five weeks premature and diagnosed with severe . Despite initial reassurances from her doctor, her parents sought a second opinion and found a solution with the helmet.

Over time, her head shape improved significantly, reducing her cranial asymmetry from 19mm to 9mm.

Read Amelia’s full story here: https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/loc-blog/2024/sep/amelia-flat-head-syndrome-treated-with-helmet-therapy/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=blog-q3-24&utm_term=social-q3-24-post&utm_content=blogpost

11/07/2024

Freddie’s mother Elizabeth first noticed that Freddie had a flat spot on one side of his head when he was about three months old. He was subsequently diagnosed with .

Freddie’s asymmetry reading went from 11mm to 2mm in just four months in his LOCBand Lite helmet.



You can read his story here: https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/loc-blog/2024/jul/freddies-positional-plagiocephaly-treated-successfully-with-the-locband-lite/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=social-q3-24-post&utm_content=blogpost

03/07/2024

Rosie’s very severe went from 16mm to 2mm in only six months after being fitted with a LOCBand Lite cranial helmet by Senior Orthotist George Coles.

Check out her before and after scans and read her story here: https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/loc-blog/2024/mar/rosies-very-severe-plagiocephaly-fixed-in-six-months-with-locband-lite-helmet/

14/06/2024

Are you worried about your baby’s head shape? Concerned it might be ? 👶

Use our free photo diagnosis form and get an immediate opinion from one of our clinicians.

All you have to do is take photographs of your baby's head from different angles and send it to us.

https://www.londonorthotics.co.uk/plagiocephaly/plagiocephaly-treatment/free-photo-diagnosis/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media-pinned-post&utm_campaign=social-q2-24-plagio-page

12/06/2024

Identical twins Ella and Nina were both diagnosed with at seven months old.

Craniosynostosis is the premature fusing of the bones in the skull before the baby’s brain is fully formed. It normally requires surgery and can restrict the brain's growth, affecting its development.

Despite initial reassurances from healthcare professionals, their irregular head shapes remained a cause for concern.
It wasn't until an assessment with LOC clinician Saeed Hamid that Craniosynostosis was mentioned. They were both diagnosed with and admitted for urgent surgery and specialist care at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Children's Charity hospital.

The twins returned to LOC for post-operative cranial remoulding therapy (similar to our helmet therapy treatment for positional ).

Their story, from diagnosis to treatment, highlights the importance of early intervention in managing this condition. Many thanks to Mum Natalie for sharing her experience.

You can read the full post on our blog 🔗

Mum Natalie shares her experience of having both her identical twins diagnosed with craniosynostosis. Ella and Nina had surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital before going through cranial remoulding therapy at the London Orthotic Consultancy.