In Clavicle Rediuction Surgery How Much Bone Can Be Taken From Each Side?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am a trans women interested In clavicle reduction. My shoulder width is 17.5 is it possible to drop to 15?

A:In clavicle reduction surgery 1 inch or 2.5 cm of bone is reduced from each side. It it’s hard to go past that amount given the curvature of the bone and the plates use to fix it together once the reduction is done.

Dr. Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon