How does it cost for the removal of forehead osteoma between eyebrows? (photos)

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I have removed forehead osteoma on many occasions.  It is usually a minor procedure under local anesthesia and I charge about $1000.  Yours is more difficult than most because it is between the eyebrows where there are many nerves which need to be protected from injury.  I usually remove it using a file that is inserted behind the hairline.  Osteomas file off quite easily in just a few minutes with minimal discomfort.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Forehead osteomas can be removed with a variety of techniques.  Typically, techniques that conceal the scar are the best approach such as an endoscopic approach.  A minimal scar approach typically promotes a rapid recovery and makes the procedure often quick and easy for most.

Sirius K. Yoo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  A physical exam and possible imaging would be necessary to characterize the mass.  If this is a benign bony (or even soft tissue) mass, it can either be removed via incision placed at the hair line, over the mass, or through endoscopic incisions hidden behind the hairline.  Patients often do not like the idea of visible scars on their face if they can avoid them, so the endoscopic approach is popular in my practice.  See an experienced surgeon trained in the newest technology who can guide you through the process.  All the best!

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACS · Answer

There are a variety of surgical approaches to this region of the forehead. To maximize your short and medium term cosmetic result, a hairline incision could be used. If you develop a receding frontal and temporal hairline later in life, this scar may be visible. A vertical scar in the glabellar region (directly over the osteoma) of the brow heals quite nicely and will be less visible as vertical lines of facial aging begin to appear.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

First you would need to have x-rays to determine if the  osteoma involves the frontal sinus. Assuming it doesn't an incision can be made either over it or at the hairline. It is better to make The incision with the Irregular Trico phytic forehead incision which we developed 35 years ago to get access to the  osteoma and have a scar that does not show. See a surgeon experienced in this technique.

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