This surgery can add inches to a person’s height but it carries risks
“I wasn’t designed to be tall, but I’d like to be normal,” one man said.
From The Times
March 7, 2026

Limb-lengthening has long been used by orthopedic surgeons to correct patients’ deformities or length discrepancies. Now, some men are seeking it as a cosmetic procedure to add a few inches to their height.

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But the risks have made the surgery controversial. →

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