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View our privacy policyIncredible results in just three months – George and Albert’s story
Celebrating our 100th Locband Lite plagiocephaly patient, George and Albert
George and Albert were born prematurely at just 31 weeks and spent 31 days in intensive care, a time that felt much longer for their mother, Lauren. Due to extended periods lying down, they developed severe plagiocephaly and brachycephaly. Their mother, Lauren, noticed their “funny head shape” early on and sought help, but access to physiotherapy was limited they were only seen twice by a physiotherapist. She also tried to get a special flat head pillow through the NHS, but when none were available, she had no choice but to lay them on a regular mattress.
It wasn’t until the hospital pediatrician pointed out the boys’ head shape that Lauren knew she needed to act. A fellow twin mom recommended LOC, sharing her own success story, and that’s when Lauren decided to explore treatment.
At their initial assessment with Connor, George was diagnosed with severe brachycephaly along with plagiocephaly, while Albert was diagnosed with severe plagiocephaly, showing 16mm and 18mm asymmetry, respectively. Although the first fitting session felt overwhelming, Lauren remembers how Connor’s reassurance and patience truly made a difference.
“It was a bit traumatic at first, trying on something new, but Connor was absolutely amazing with the boys. Once they calmed down, everything went so smoothly,”
Lauren was shocked by how quickly she saw changes. “I assumed treatment would take much longer Connor had told me it usually takes six to eight months to notice changes, but I started seeing a difference in just six weeks,” she says.
At their first check-up, Lauren mentioned the improvements she was noticing. Connor, cautious not to set false expectations, explained that many parents think they see rapid progress, but in reality, the head shape often hasn’t changed much yet. However, when he measured the boys’ heads, it turned out Lauren was absolutely right their asymmetry had already decreased significantly.
By the end of their three-month treatment, the results were remarkable:
• George’s asymmetry reduced from 16mm to just 2mm
• Albert’s asymmetry reduced from 18mm to 6mm (both now within the normal range)
The twins were officially discharged on January 23, 2025, a milestone moment for both them and LOC, as they became our 100th LOCband Lite patients at our Cambridge clinic.
Throughout the journey, Lauren remained open and confident about the twins wearing their helmets, never feeling self-conscious when asked about them. She describes LOC’s support as outstanding and couldn’t recommend it enough.
“Connor was always on the ball. I could message him anytime I had a question, and he was always there to help. The whole experience was just amazing!”
Lauren’s commitment to the treatment plan, combined with LOC’s expertise, made this an incredible success story and a testament to how early intervention and consistency can lead to outstanding results.
If you’re worried about your baby’s head shape, get in touch today. You can fill out our free flat head diagnosis form or, to book a free consultation with a clinician, contact us.
Backed by clinical research, LOCband Lite is a non-invasive cranial remoulding helmet designed to support a more balanced head shape over time. Results vary depending on age, severity and daily wear time.
“From the very start, everyone at the London Orthotic Consultancy was professional and friendly. Every step of the way was well-explained and the fitting was quick. It only took Magnus one day to get used to the band, and after that, he wasn’t bothered by it at all. And, most importantly, it worked!”
Maria, Magnus’s mother – Plagiocephaly patient
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