Can I Lengthen My Clavicles Two Inches Per Side?

Q: Dr. Eppley I would like to know how many centimetres each side may be lengthened using the bilateral lengthening technique. I heard it to be one inch on each side. I would like to gain two inches on each side. Would I need to have the procedure done twice to reach my goal? If so, whats my recovery time and how long will it take between surgeries?

A:To provide clarifications on the clavicle lengthening procedure;

1) The maximum clavicle lengthening per side with current technology is 15 to 20 mm (less than one inch)

2) clavicle lengthening can only be done one time and cannot be repeated twice.

Thus what you want to accomplish cannot be safely or effectively achieved with the current method of clavicle lengthening based on my experience.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon