Is there a way to correct forehead bossing without shaving the bone down? (Photos)

If an MRI or CT scan confirms there is frontal bone displacement or hypertrophy bulging forward, then surgery on the bone is the only answer, not Botox. If it is a subfrontalis associated lipoma, then a small non bone surgery can reduce the girth of the forehead.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs. 

Unfortunately it seems that your forehead prominence is caused by bulging of bone (frontal sinus wall). Without addressing deformity and shaving bone down (which can be done in twilight or local anesthesia) nothing else would help. Adding fillers around is going to make your forehead even more prominent. Paralysis of muscle with Botox will most likely exaggerate it since there will be no muscle activity to camouflage it. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in forehead contouring is recommended. Good luck.

Filler would not look natural.  And, shaving is not likely to be a good idea for you. Your forehead is such that adjusting the bone backwards is the right way to fix it.  Thinning or shaving is not likely to be the best choice.Watch our videos to learn more!

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  If truly bossing, the only way to improve upon your current result would be to shave the bone down.  At times the fullness between the eyes can be attributed to muscle hypertrophy, which can be improved with Botox.  Hope this helps

Hello there! Forehead filler can help to raise the depressed areas to match the raised areas. Botox can also help to smooth the muscle movement in this area. This is a sensitive and dangerous area to inject, so definitely consult with a highly trained injector. Good luck! Sarah RN BSN 

Dear Blue line:Shaving the bone down for frontal bossing maybe an option and maybe combined with filler above the concave region. XRay imaging will be needed to appreciate the thickness of the protuberant bone for shaving down. The procedure to shave the bone down may require a scalp or forehead incision to  access the convex bone. This carries other side-effects to discuss with a well trained neurosurgeon or craniofacial surgeon.I have used Radiesse for smaller concave deformities with good success. Its' limitation is the need for reinjection about once a year. Please seek a Board Certified Plastic Craniofacial or Neurosurgical Surgeon for proper evaluation and recommendations. All the best!

Forehead irregularities can often be improved with botulinum toxin and filler if the goal is to make the area look smoother and straighter.  The relatively sunken areas can be lifted to match the protruding one and the muscles can be relaxed to lay smoother over all areas.  However, if your goal is to flatten the area that is protruding, you would require surgical correction.  Moving bones in this way is not a simple 'shaving' procedure.  You need to see an experienced craniofacial surgeon and have a frank discussion of the risks and benefits.  I hope this answer was helpful.  Best wishes.

Placing filler around the areas of concern may camouflage what you don't like however it is difficult to say if you are a good candidate for this treatment without evaluating you in person.

If you are looking for a non surgical option, a filler injection  can make the forehead appear smoother - the bossing will look less obvious. 

There is no way to correct this problem without shaving down the bone. Depending on the severity, placement of filler around the area might be able to camouflage the area. I can’t tell from pictures if this would work for you.