Can This Bump on my Forehead Be Removed?

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I have a bump on my forehead made of bone. It is right next to my hairline in the middle on my forehead. Can surgery help me out here? Also, will I have a scar?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Osteomas of the forehead can be removed by hiding an incision within the hair.  Since the scar is within the hair it is very difficult to see.  Surgery can be helpful for patients as it will allow for the patient's forehead to look smoother and have an improved appearance.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It would help to see a photo but it is probably an Osteoid osteoma.  It can be removed by shaving it down using a file from behind the hairline.  I have done many of these under local anesthesia and it takes about fifteen minutes.

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

Definitely consider meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon to have this evaluated. 
	
		It may be an osteoma of the frontal bone (a benign bony growth of your forehead) that can be removed with a fairly simple surgical procedure. 
	
		If the growth is close to your hairline, the incision could be hidden at the hairline.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend that you have some imaging done to confirm whether or not the bump is made of bone.  Once this is done, treatment options can be discussed with your physician.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Are you sure the bump on your forehead is bone and not something else?  There are many different growths that could cause a bump on your forehead that would not be made up of bone.  If the bump is under your skin, then the only way to remove it would be to do so surgically and an incision would be necessary.  If the bump is raised and on top of the skin, then it possibly could be shaved off.

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