Forehead Osteoma Removal

Forehead osteoma removal is a highly specialised procedure which is very commonly performed procedure by our surgeons at Centre for Surgery. A forehead osteoma is a benign tumour which will appear as a hard lump on the forehead. As the osteoma appears on a prominent and noticeable place on the body, it can often negatively impact a person’s self-esteem and confidence. In some instances, the osteoma may even be causing pain. To relieve any problems, you may wish to undergo a forehead osteoma removal.

Surgeons at Centre for Surgery regularly perform this type of specialised procedure. This ensures you get the very best possible outcomes after your surgery.

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Forehead osteoma removal is a procedure for surgically removing bony lumps from the forehead. An osteoma is a slow-growing benign tumour composed of mature bone tissue usually found in the skull and neck area of the body that may cause a degree of facial asymmetry. An osteoma is quite uncommon and not thought to be related to any health issues, however, the prominent location and the size can have a big impact on an individual’s life. Most are concerned with the unsightly swollen appearance of the osteoma and in some cases, patients can experience pain and discomfort.

Sometimes, osteomas can develop after a head injury. These types of osteomas can also be treated effectively with our techniques.

If an individual would like the osteoma to be removed, surgical removal is the only viable option.

In rare cases, a forehead lipoma can mimic a forehead osteoma. This is much easier to remove than a forehead osteoma and the procedure can be performed under a local anaesthetic.

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14/10/2021

This was overall a great experience, all the staff at Centre for Surgery were friendly and put me at ease. It is a nerve wracking thing to go through an op but the staff were so nice. Mr Ertan has got a great team around him. On the day of the operation everything went smoothly to plan, there was no delay or holdups, I had another consultation with Mr Ertan who confirmed what was going to be done and that I was still happy to proceed. I was prepped for the procedure, I met with the anaesthetist who again was really nice and put me at ease explaining his role. After the procedure I woke up with the nurse by my side making sure I was OK and checking on me, I was able to stay in the clinic until I was ready to leave and was not rushed at all. I was well looked after from the start to the point when I was discharged. Post operation I was staying at a local hotel it was so close there was no point in even getting a taxi and I was able to walk back where my partner was waiting for me. I was expecting a lot of bruising to both my eyes but there was very little if any by the time the cast came off after 7 days, I am now at the two week post operation point and it is healing well with no outwardly visible bruising or scaring. The next milestone is a checkup at the 6 week point with my surgeon. If you're thinking of having something like this done I would highly recommend getting in touch with Centre for Surgery.

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13/10/2021

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08/10/2021

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Benign tumours commonly found on the forehead include lipoma, dermoid cyst, epidermal cyst, and osteoma. Among these, osteomas occur with frequency in the skull vault and facial skeleton. The frontal sinus is the most frequent location of cranial osteomas. Osteomas are known to keep growing. In general, patients most frequently present with this bony lump in the third and fourth decade of life, and male are affected somewhat more often than women.

Anyone who has a forehead osteoma and wishes for it to be removed will be an appropriate candidate.

You will have to be over 18 years old to undergo this procedure. You will also have to stop smoking prior to the procedure and during the recovery period.

You will need to be in good physical and mental health. It is important to have realistic expectations of what can be achieved with this procedure.

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Osteomas are not just lumps like cysts that can be popped, because of which only surgical methods have been found to be an effective way of removing them. Forehead osteoma removal can be performed using two different surgical techniques. Both techniques are easily performed with local anaesthetic alone. There is no need to be asleep for the procedure although this is always an option for those who may feel anxious.

The methods

One approach used is by direct incision as shown in the picture on the left. The cut is made over the osteoma which will leave a small inconspicuous scar. A specialised bone chisel is used to gently remove the lump. The osteoma is exposed and then separated at its base and then removed for a smooth and flat forehead bone. For younger patients where the bone is less hard, the bony lump can often be scraped off to flatten the raised area and give a smooth appearance. This can be performed using minimal access techniques and gives an aesthetically pleasing result as the incision can be hidden in the hairline. The recovery period is very short and people can even go back to work within 24 hours.

At Centre for Surgery, we offer both the direct method and the minimal access method of osteoma removal. The minimal access method results in an incision which is made behind the hairline which will leave a discreet scar.  The procedure takes under an hour for completion and the recovery is quite quick.

Forehead osteoma removal is a minimally invasive procedure that has little downtime. It is performed as a day case and you will be able to return home the same day as your surgery.

Most people are able to go back to work the next day itself but there may be a little swelling, which is to be expected. Swelling can be alleviated by applying an ice pack to the area.

You may experience some pain and discomfort following the procedure. This can be managed with appropriate pain medication.

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