Can I get rid of the bump on my forehead? (Photo)

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Doctors and Surgeons around! Thanks for answering. I had this bump on my forehead since I was like around 7 years old, I fell on tile. Didn't bother me over the years until I was in 7th grade and just ignored it again. Now turning 18 in 2 months I'm just hating it more cosmetically and worried it might affect me as an adult. I'm thinking it could a cyst or some kind of bone fracture, maybe a blood clog! Help!

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Forehead bumps can be removed by a variety of methods.  Most commonly forehead bumps are either bone or fat.  The standard method of removing a forehead bump is via direct scar.  The best approach is an endoscopic approach removing the bump without a visible scar.

Kyle Kimura, MD · Answer

Great question and thanks for providing a photo! 
It is hard to know definitively looking at the photo, but I would wager this is either a lipoma if soft or osteoma if hard. I see these fairly commonly in patients with a history of trauma to the area. Both of these are benign processes, but can be removed if causing functional or cosmetic concerns, often through small incisions that can be hidden along the hairline or natural creases of the forehead. 
Hope this helps!Kyle Kimura, MD

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. This is most likely one of 2 things. One possibility is a little collection of fat called a lipoma. If the area is soft it is likely this. The other likelihood would be an osteoma which is a bony area on the forehead bone, often related to distant trauma. Both of these entities are easy to treat under local anesthesia. Lipomas can grow, osteomas typically do not. It's best to see a board certified plastic surgeon to seek treatment. Best of luck to you!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

these are pretty common. It is known as an Osteoid Osteoma. It can be removed by filing it down through a small incision behind the hairline. I have done several of these under local  anesthesia and it takes about fifteen minutes.   the cost is about $2000 to $2500.   if removed endoscopically expect the price to be double that easily. I had a girl from another city was quoted 10,000 to remove.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

The treatment for this will depend on what it is. It could be a cyst, osteoma, or excess bone from trauma, etc. We would need to have x-rays of this area to determine what it is and then take the appropriate treatment. I have removed many of these in the past and most turned out to be excess bone tissue which needs to be shaved.

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