Cranial Remolding Program

Star Bears

Star Bears

The Official Starband™ Teddy Bear now available!

“Star Bear is an after-market representation inspired by Starband 3D, a 3D-printed cranial remolding orthosis, designed to correct head shape deformities in infants with positional plagiocephaly or similar conditions requiring cranial remolding orthosis.” (Orthomerica.com)

PRS Savannah is a Starband® Certified Center.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Savannah provides cranial remolding orthosis, or helmet therapy, to infants up to one year of age. Plagiocephaly or "flat head syndrome" is a common condition in infants; affecting nearly half of all infants aged 7 to 12 weeks. Early physical therapy and helmet therapy can assist in correcting this condition by creating a more symmetrical head shape.

Our office provides in-house helmet scans, helmet fittings, and all follow-up adjustments. We have a dedicated, private scan room for patients which houses our Starscanner. The Starscanner is an eye-safe laser that retrieves a 3D image of your baby’s head. After the initial consultation with Dr. Kumar, you will be referred to our licensed certified prosthetist orthotist, Tim Fleming, LCPO. Tim will scan your baby’s head and one week later, your baby will be fit for their helmet in our office. All follow up adjustments are free of charge.

Please download this form to refer a patient.

Please click here to access the Orthomerica Transfer Pattern Guide.

We are in-network with these insurance companies for Cranial Remolding Orthosis:

Please refer to your insurance policy and plan benefits to ensure the helmet is a covered benefit under your insurance plan.

  • United Medical Resources (UMR)

  • United Healthcare (UHC)

  • US Health

  • Peachstate | Ambetter

  • ChampVA

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield / Anthem

  • Healthgram

  • Healthgram - Cigna

  • Cigna

  • Cigna + OSCAR

*Helmets through Tricare (Select, Prime, etc) are not covered unless used after surgery. For parents who would like to pursue helmet therapy who have Tricare insurance are invited to apply for the Army Emergency Relief Grant.

We are unable to provide helmets to these insurance companies: Georgia Medicaid, CareSource, Amerigroup.

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