What options are available for removing excess fat on forehead? (photo)

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Hello, I have a donut shaped mound on my head that is hardly noticeable unless I raise my eyebrows. When I raise my eyebrows, the sides on the left and right of my forehead wrinkle while this mound appears more prominently. It is soft so I assume at it's excess skin/fat that has no smooth muscle and is completely useless. I would only get it removed for cosmetic reasons...if that is even a possibility?

Richard Parfitt, MD · Answer

Usually there is a relatively thin, even layer of sub-cutaneous fat under the skin of the forehead.  It does appear, however, that you have more than usual in the middle of your forehead.  This could be what's called a "lipoma", which is just a benign, harmless tumor made up of fat tissue.  If this is the case, it can be either trimmed, excised (perhaps along with some redundant skin), or even lipo-suctioned to the point where the forehead is smooth.An in-person examination by a surgeon would be necessary for better diagnosis.

Ali Totonchi, MD · Answer

If if feels like lipoma, it can be treated by liposuction or direct removal Best,Ali Totonchi M.D.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

This could very much be a lipoma. It can be removed through an incision in the forehead, or the hairline.Samir Shureih MD.FACSsshureih@msn.com

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired) · Answer

this is likely a lipoma, a benign fatty growth. These can often be flattened out with small cannula liposuction. Otherwise an open operation could be done leaving a scar in a firehead crease.

What options are available for removing excess fat on forehead? (photo)

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