Can You Remove a Forehead Lipoma Through the Scalp or Hairline to Hide the Scar?

The answer is yes, you can camoflage the incision if it's only a half an inch away.  Lipomas are pretty straightforward to dissect and remove,  and can be approached through small incisions.  Liposuction can also be used for very select lesions, although I suspect not for this size and site.  Discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Forehead lipomas can be removed in several ways.  The traditional technique is to place an incision directly over the lipoma.  This obviously leaves a visible scar on the forehead.  The second technique is to place an incision right at the hairline or immediately behind it to create access. This open procedure results in a fairly long incision and at least temporary numbness behind the incision.  This is the same type of incision that we use for browlift procedures.  The least invasive and most modern technique is endoscopic removal.  With this technique, small incision are made behind the hairline and endoscopic instruments are used to remove the fatty tumors.  Usually two separate 2 cm incisions are made about 1 cm behind the hairline.  The procedure and recovery are nearly painless.

The preoperative assessment is important in forehead lipoma removal. I would recommend an incision in the hairline or along a wrinkle crease. This minimizes surgical scarring.