Forehead bone void after brow bossing reduction? (Photos)

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3.5 months ago I had brow bossing reduction surgery outside the US, involving the removal of my frontal sinus plate. 3 weeks ago I noticed a bone void near my right eye, approx 5 mm deep. For now I experience no discomfort other than the emotional distress this is causing me. My hope is that it is medically possible to inject a bone paste into the void or possibly even insert an implant by entering through my eyebrow. I fear that I'll have to undergo another invasive surgery like my last one.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

You're right, a bone paste or other treatment could fix this possibly.  Another option is to slide in, endoscopically, a small implant that could fix the area.I'd suggest getting a CT scan of your forehead and then sending it to an experienced surgeon.

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

There are a few options that can address this issue. It can be injected or an implant (various materials) can be placed there. Imaging will be helpful in determining the size of the defect and helpful for planning. Best wishes.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You have a scar and deformity from brow bone reduction. I would go back to your surgeon who should make this 'right' as you suggested to fill it in with bone cement

Forehead bone void after brow bossing reduction? (Photos)

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