Can The Bump On My Clavicles Be Reduced?

Q: Dr. Eppley,About the bump that is seen and the length of the clavicle, well I was thinking about doing both. (Clavicle reduction and shaving that bump) I am not sure if both are done from the exact incision spot or 2 different incisions would be made for each.

A:The bump on the end of the distal clavicle requires a small separate incision over it for reduction. The incision for clavicle shortening osteotomies is ‘miles away’ so to speak from the distal clavicle bump.

Dr. Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon