Unsightly bump on forehead under scar. What is this? (Photo)

September 20, 2015

I was hit in the head with an object about 5 months ago. This caused a very deep laceration that I had repaired in the ER. There is still a bump on my forehead that is very hard and immobile. It feels like it's deep in the muscle or even extra bone. I was reading that it could be a calcified hematoma, bone bruise, or osteoma and that these are difficult to treat. I plan on getting a scar revision anyway. Is there a way to remove this bump during a scar revision? Or is will it go away on its own?

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October 24, 2023

Answer: A scar revision might be needed for this. The bump can be examined to determine removal process

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 24, 2023

Answer: A scar revision might be needed for this. The bump can be examined to determine removal process

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2015

Answer: Forehead mass

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2015

Answer: Forehead mass

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2015

Answer: Forehead bump

Carlos Ayala, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2015

Answer: Forehead bump

Carlos Ayala, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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September 20, 2015

Answer: Forehead mass

John L. Burns Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 20, 2015

Answer: Forehead mass

John L. Burns Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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