Is it possible to remove hard lump on forehead caused by bumping head, how much does it cost and the risks?

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I strongly bumped my forehead (right above the right eyebrow) 3 years ago and a hard dime sized lump formed in its place. I consulted a doctor about it and he explained to me that I fractured my that part of my forehead and the bone got thicker as it healed. It was also explained to me that it can be removed, but shaving it off will cause the same effect after a while because bone thickens when it heals. Is this true?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Forehead bumps can be removed via variety of means.  In my opinion, removal through an endoscopic approach with a scar hidden in the scalp (single incision) is the best approach for concealing the scar and the shortest recovery period for patients.  I have not found that shaving the osteoma has caused recurrence.  Burring the surrounding skull allows for the abnormal osteoma cells to be removed.

Sirius K. Yoo, MD · Answer

Bumping your forehead will often result in soft tissue injury and scar.  It can be quite hard and mimic a bony deformity.  An exam would be necessary to make any firm recommendations.  Having said that, if it is indeed a bony deformity, you could choose to have the bone shaved down in this area.  I have had a lot of success removing these endoscopically and find that they rarely recur.  Other forehead lesions like osteomas and lipomas can also be similarly removed.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Bumps on the forehead can usually be removed. Most often they are either a lipoma (fatty tissue) or osteoma (bone growth). It is possible that you had a fracture that healed with a callus that formed a bump but a less frequent cause. Lipoma would require an incision right over the bump to remove it. The incision usually heals very nicely. An osteoma or bony growth can sometimes be removed with an incsion hidden in the hairline. The greatest risk is recurrence or the bump returning if it is not completely removed. I hope my answer is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Karan Chopra, MD · Answer

is indeed possible to remove bumps on the forehead. These bumps are commonly attributed to conditions like lipomas (fatty tissue) or osteomas (bone growths). In some cases, a bump could result from a previous injury healing with a callus, which forms a noticeable elevation.

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