Who would I see and how would I get a lump on head removed?
My boyfriend has a lump on the side of his forehead, he said it happened after a sunburn when he was young, it's been their ever since. He desperately wants to get it removed. He would see a plastic surgeon for that right? No insurance covers something like that does it? Any idea how something like that would cost? It's probably the size of a nickel.
Plastic surgeons often are the go-to surgeons for growths of the soft tissues on the head and neck (as well as other places). Some insurance plans cover this procedures, so you can look to find a plastic surgeon that takes your insurance plan. Usually growths the size of a small coin can be removed under local anesthesia in the office.
A plastic surgeon would be an excellent choice for removal of a skin growth on the forehead. However depending on the nature of the growth, removal may or may not be necessary, and both dermatologists and plastic surgeons should be able to make the diagnosis, perhaps including a biopsy, prior to removal. Health insurance normally covers the removal of skin cancers or some benign growths, but not necessarily removal if it were only done for appearance sake (cosmetic). This society (ASAPS) has a roster of plastic surgeons in your area. Call them to begin your solution.