Endoscopic forehead osteoma removal. Philadelphia, PA or western suburbs region.

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Cannot find a doctor who will perform this ENDOSCOPICALLY in my area. Currently on dehumanizing state insurance, solely being offered incision (definite scar) on forehead, from a PS who does endoscopic surgery regularly. Had one doctor who said he'd cut me in the hairline (not ENDOSCOPICALLY) but it'd be a 3 week recovery, heavy bruising down thru the neck region, and probable numbing in scalp for life with a scar there and potential hair loss? Please, what does this cost???

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Many surgeons make this more complicated and expensive than it needs to be.  I have developed a very simple way to remove forehead osteoma.  Under local anesthesia I insert a small file under the forehead skin through an incision behind the hairline.  The osteoma filed off cleanly in just a few minutes.  Endoscope and general anesthesia not needed.  Done dozens this way.  Simple with minimal pain and small invisible incision.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

I do this fairly commonly depending upon the location of the osteoma.  It can be done open as well, and sometimes that's a better choice. The recovery is not that bad typically.

Miguel Mascaro, MD · Answer

I would consult with a few facial plastic surgeons in your area, as well as north jersey and NYC.  Osteoma removal via an endoscopic approach is fairly straightforward and you should be able to find a fair number of physicians who can help you with this, particularly where you live. There are also a fair number of academic centers who have affiliated facial plastic and plastic surgeons which may be a good resource as well (Hershey, Penn, Jefferson).  Best of luck!

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

As you are not far from New York city, I am sure that you can find a doctor there that might offer this service

Endoscopic forehead osteoma removal. Philadelphia, PA or western suburbs region.

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