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Frontal sinus area bones appear more enlarged on my forehead recently. i'm a female 62 who had a mild concussion and whiplash 4 months ago. worried.

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These are not rel-: -aged. It could be that you have lost some weight, as that can make your face more gaunt and the bones seem more prominent than before. If that's all you are left with after a concussion, consider yourself lucky.

Answered 8/21/2016

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A member asked:

Frontal sinus area bones appear more enlarged on my forehead recently. i'm a female 62 who had a mild concussion and whiplash 4 months ago. worried.

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