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Do men's heads grow as they age?

According to a study conducted at Duke University, the bones of the human skull undergo subtle changes throughout life, a finding that challenges the common misconception that head growth ceases completely after puberty. While not a traditional 'growth' in size, this phenomenon is part of a complex process that explains why many people perceive that their heads and faces change with age. So, do men's heads grow as they age?

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Do our heads shrink as we get older? The truth about aging and your skull

While it's a common belief that our heads don't change in size after adulthood, research shows that the skull and facial bones continue to undergo subtle, but measurable, shifts over a lifetime. Do our heads shrink as we get older? The reality is more complex than a simple yes or no, involving both bone remodeling and brain atrophy.

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Do heads get larger as you age? The surprising truth about aging and your skull

According to a study published in the journal *Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery*, the human skull, and particularly the facial skeleton, continues to undergo subtle changes throughout life. This reality challenges the common misconception that head size becomes static after puberty and prompts the question: **Do heads get larger as you age**?

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