What Is The Maximum Shoulder Widening That Can Be Achieved By Bone Lengthening?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am interested in shoulder widening surgery. It would be great if you could tell me what’s the maximum shoulder widening we can do. 

A: In very muscular patients like you the limits of shoulder widening are increased due to the tightness of the shoulder girdle soft tissues which cause restructions as one tries ti lengthen the clavicles. This is what I think 10 to 15mm of bone length can create.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon