Would I Be Able To Walk Normally After Iliac Crest Reductions?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve seen your pelvic plasty and shoulder width reduction results and think they’re quite impressive, but I’m trying to achieve the inverse as I am female to male transgender, primarily a narrowing of the hips. I’m aware that the logistics of reconstructing the pelvis would differ significantly from simply adding an implant onto the existing structure and quite aware of the consequences it could have on my mobility, but I’m curious as to whether any professionals would be willing to perform such a procedure on a patient for cosmetic reasons. 

A: You are referring to iliac crest reduction for the hip width which does not cause any long term mobility issues in my experience. It is generally limited to 1 cm per side at the maximal crest width.

For the shoulder there are clavicle lengthening or deltoid implant procedures to make the shoulders wider. Each has their advantages and disadvantages.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon