What Is The Recovery From Shoulder Narrowing Surgery?

Q: Dr. Eppley,  How long do you estimate recovery time to be: am I going to need another person to assist me with daily necessities (preparing meals, showering)?

2.1. Given that’s correct (I am going to need a caregiver), then  for how long?

3. How much narrower can the shoulders be made?

A: These are very important shoulder narrowing recovery questions which are better answered in depth in a virtual discussion. But in summary:

1) While a full recovery takes 6 weeks the most important recovery period is right after surgery until you can return home. It can be done alone or with someone and, of course, recovery is easier when here with someone and one can return home sooner that way  Most patients return home 4 to 6 days after the surgery.

2)  To really understand the effects of shoulder reduction surgery and the effects of removing 2.5vcms odf bone per side I need to see pictures of your shoulders (front and back vews) to do some imaging of the potential effects.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon