Osteoma Removal Cost NYC? What methods would be used?

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Seeking to remove this osteoma from my forehead. I had an injury which later calcified. It’s not very large, but it is noticeable to me and I want it gone. How much would I cost to remove this and what methods would be used?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Unfortunately most insurance  companies this cosmetic. However it can be removed quite easily under local anesthesia. I use a rhinoplasty file to remove it through a small incision behind the hairline. It’s done under local anesthesia and doesn’t require special equipment such as endoscopes. It takes about twenty minutes. I’ve done dozens this way and the total cost is around $3000. Hopefully someone near you can do this for you but more likely you they will use the endoscope and general anesthesia which drives up the cost.

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACS · Answer

I've had good success removing forehead osteomas endoscopically via a small incision behind the hairline. I use a rhinoplasty chisel and file.  This is harder to do through a direct incision right over the lump.    I usually send this to insurance so I'm not sure what the out of pocket cost would be.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sincity14,
the cost of surgery depends on a lot of factors (type of surgery, number of treated areas, anesthesia fee, surgeon, facility fee, city, etc.). If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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