Istanbul Infant Helmet Therapy | CranioWell Orthotics & Prosthetics Center

In brief: CranioWell HKM Pro cranial helmet therapy is provided at our Ankara centre. Families from Istanbul can begin with a free online pre-assessment, then visit Ankara for 3D scanning and helmet fitting.

• Assessment: Free online or in-person pre-evaluation in Ankara.
• Helmet: 3D-scanned, individually manufactured HKM Pro helmet.
• From Istanbul: Contact us or fill in the appointment form to get started.

How do families from Istanbul access helmet therapy?

CranioWell helmet therapy is provided at our Ankara Hacettepe Technopolis centre. The process for Istanbul families is straightforward:

1. Free online pre-assessment: Share photos and head measurements of your baby. Our specialists evaluate whether a helmet is indicated at no cost.
2. Ankara appointment: If a helmet is recommended, a single visit to our Ankara centre is arranged for 3D scanning and fitting.
3. Custom HKM Pro manufacture: The helmet is made to your baby's individual scan data and delivered to you.
4. Remote follow-up: Check-in appointments can be conducted online or in person in Ankara.

How many trips to Ankara are required?

Most families need 1–2 visits: the first for 3D scanning and helmet delivery, and a second for adjustment if needed. Other follow-ups can be managed remotely.

When should helmet therapy start?

The optimal window is 3–6 months of age, when skull growth is fastest and the helmet produces the quickest results. Assessments are accepted up to around 9–10 months of age.

More information: when to start helmet therapy.

Which conditions are assessed?

• Plagiocephaly — asymmetric, flat head
• Brachycephaly — symmetric posterior flattening
• Deformational scaphocephaly — long narrow head
• Post-craniosynostosis surgery — post-endoscopic reshaping support

Why choose the HKM Pro helmet?

• Turkish Patent: Registered design and manufacturing process.
• ÜTS & EUDAMED registered: Official medical device certification.
• Hacettepe Technopolis R&D: Developed with national technology infrastructure.
• 3D scanning: Every helmet is manufactured to the individual baby's measurements — no standard moulds.

Frequently asked questions

Is helmet therapy available in Istanbul?

Currently, helmet therapy is carried out at our Ankara centre. Families from Istanbul can initiate the process with a free online pre-assessment and then plan a single visit to Ankara.

Does insurance cover the helmet cost?

The HKM Pro helmet is not currently covered by SGK (Turkish national insurance). See our helmet costs and insurance guide for details.

How does the online pre-assessment work?

Fill in the contact form with your baby's photos and head measurements. Our specialists will review the information and get back to you.

How long does helmet therapy take?

On average 3–6 months, worn 23 hours a day. More detail: long-term results after helmet therapy.

Questions? Contact us.