Can I Get My Wide Hips Reduced?

Q:Dr. Eppley, ı wanna learn about this iliac crest reduction.I got wide hips and ı wanna change that.

A: On the basis of your pictures it looks like you are referring to the whole of the iliac crest, both anterior and posterior portions. Iliac crest reductions are typically done on the widest anterior portion of the crest as the posterior portion is not usually visible and is harder to access (see attached image) I suspect in a thinner patient where the posterior portion may be more prominent/visible it could be reduced as well…but I have never yet done it.

Dr. Barry Eppley