Is 3Cms of Clavicle Reduction Safe?

Q: Dr. Eppley, One more question I know you said 2.5 cm is the max but I seen on the website that the doctor will do 3 cm on each side. Would that still be safe?

A: The safe amount of bone removed in clavicle reduction surgery is ultimately determined during the procedure. However, based on a vast amount of experience with the surgery unless you were about 6’5″ tall you are not going to get 3 cm of bone removal per side.

Dr Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon