Will Clavicle Lengthening Achieve A V Taper Appearance?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Hello. I have read that the most amount of lengthening that could be done was about 1-2 inches. Based on this image below, how much width do you think could be added? Would it be possible to achieve a v taper?

A:I would doubt that clavicle lengthening alone due to the soft tissue limitations will create a V taper. (see attached imaging)  It would likely have to be combined with a deltoid implant as well to have any chance of doing so.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon