Can frontal bossing be corrected?

There is no way to treat frontal bossing on its own. However, the syndrome possibly linked to frontal bossing can be managed. Your doctor may recommend different ways to do so. Cosmetic surgery may be used to manage frontal bossing.

What causes frontal bossing?

The most common cause of frontal bossing is acromegaly, a hormonal disorder that causes the pituitary gland to secrete too much growth hormone. This growth hormone causes the bones of the face, skull, jaw, hands and feet to be enlarged. Conditions leading to frontal bossing are rare.

Can frontal bossing be normal?

Frontal bossing is seen only in a few rare syndromes, including acromegaly, a long-term (chronic) disorder caused by too much growth hormone, which leads to enlargement of the bones of the face, jaw, hands, feet, and skull.

Why does my baby have a protruding forehead?

Summary. Frontal bossing occurs when a baby has a protruding forehead. A child with frontal bossing may also have a heavy brow ridge. This condition usually is a sign of an underlying genetic disorder or birth defect.

How do you stop frontal bossing?

There are no known ways to prevent your child from developing frontal bossing. However, genetic counseling may help you determine if your child is likely to be born with one of the rare conditions that cause this symptom. Genetic counseling may include blood and urine tests for both parents.

How can I reduce my brow bone?

In a small percentage of patients the brow bone is very thick, and the proper feminine contour can be achieved with just shaving down bone (Ousterhout type I). It is important that you see an experienced surgeon for this procedure who is able to perform a bone setback procedure rather than just shaving down the bone.

How do you fix frontal bossing?

There’s no treatment to reverse frontal bossing. Management focuses on treating the underlying condition or at least lessening the symptoms. Frontal bossing doesn’t usually improve with age. However, it doesn’t worsen in most cases.

How can I flatten my baby’s forehead?

Try these tips:

Practice tummy time. Provide plenty of supervised time for your baby to lie on the stomach while awake during the day.
Vary positions in the crib. Consider how you lay your baby down in the crib.
Hold your baby more often.
Change the head position while your baby sleeps.

Does forehead bossing go away?

Why has my forehead gotten bigger?

One of the changes of aging is loss of facial fat and this includes the forehead. So flattening of the forehead occurs progressively with time. There is also receding of the hairline that often occurs with age and this increases the size of the forehead as well.

How much is frontal bossing surgery?

Frontal bossing shaving (forehead I) – $3000 – 2 hours. Frontal bossing shaving & hairline shortening – $4500 – 2.5 hours. Frontal bossing shaving w/forehead reconstruction w/plating (forehead III) – $4000 – 2 hours.

What does it mean when you have frontal bossing?

Frontal bossing is an unusually prominent forehead. It is sometimes associated with a heavier than normal brow ridge. Frontal bossing is seen only in a few rare syndromes, including acromegaly, a long-term (chronic) disorder caused by too much growth hormone, which leads to enlargement of the bones of the face, jaw, hands, feet, and skull.

How to diagnose frontal bossing in infants?

An infant or child with frontal bossing generally has other symptoms and signs. Taken together, these define a specific syndrome or condition. The diagnosis is based on a family history, medical history, and thorough physical evaluation. Medical history questions documenting frontal bossing in detail may include:

Is there any way to reverse frontal bossing?

Do you need home care for frontal bossing?

There is no home care needed for frontal bossing. Home care for disorders associated with frontal bossing varies with the specific disorder. If you notice that your child’s forehead looks overly prominent, talk to your health care provider.