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19 years
I'm 19 and a half years old. And i would like to know if it is okay to add height by surgery at this age, and how much does this surgery cost?
Aug 18, 2013

Dr. Ziad Tannous Orthopedic Surgery
Lengthening surgeries are costly ! The reason for doing that should be carefully evaluated . The intervention could be done preferably on intact femurs ( thigh bone ) and also on tibias ( leg bone ) . Expect a great deal amount of pain and discomfort ( varying depending on the method used ( external fixator / telescoping nail ). The only limit is the tensile force of the adjacent tendons , muscles , nerves and vessels ! Nevertheless an increase of 10or more cm can be acquired ! .... But we recommend to carefully evaluate the reasons behind lengthening procedures , the patient might but subjected to a series of possible avoidable complications
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