How Much of My Bony Forehead Can Be Reduced?

Q: Dr. Eppley Hello,Can remodeling or reconstructive surgery of the frontal bone reduce the width of the forehead?

I would like to understand what is realistically possible on a normal frontal bone, without any bump or deformity.

If it is possible, what are the realistic quantitative limits (in millimeters or centimeters), and which specific areas of the frontal bone can actually be modified?

Thanks

A: To know the exact thickness of the frontal bone and what reductions are possible a 3D CT skull scan is needed with color mapping of its bone thicknesses. This is now standard preoperative protocol for most skull reduction procedures.

Dr Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon