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Forehead repair after FFS. Would bone cement be helpful?

Maya895Feb 4, 2022
Hi! I did frontal bone reduction a few years ago. I can’t identify with it. I tried face fat transfer, but it didn't work. I want to try with bone cement because I think it would give me a structure similar to the bone. Is bone cement a good idea for restoring my forehead? I would really appreciate any opinions, ideas or suggestions of doctors in Europe for my problem. Thank you!

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Feb 12, 2022
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