Can I Have My PMMA Skull Augmentation Removed?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello I am looking to remove bone cement that was done about two months ago on top head region. Too much was added on top. Only wanted top side head to fill in and also a bit of back.

A:  In regards to your skull augmentation bone cement removal:

1) What type of bone cement was used…PMMA or HA?

2) Where is the scalp incision used to place it and how long is it?

3) Regardless of the cement used, unless it was put in through a bicoronal scalp incision you have to remove all of it not just part of it,

I am going to assume but the volume of material that appears to be added that is was PMMA bone cement in which complete removal is needed as there is no way to partially remove it due to how it is fractured to remove it.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon