Hi all, I've been a lurker here for sometime and would like to know other people's input on this. I don't really have a desire to be any taller than I am currently at 6'0 without shoes. I'm a little insecure about my proportions though, my torso is most of my body and I would like my legs to be a little longer. I'm currently 19 years old and putting myself through a management information systems program. I wear 32 inseam pants which don't tower over my legs but my inseam is most likely 31". I have lurked here and saw that there was a 6'7 guy who had short legs and wanted to get this surgery for that reason. I would like 4 or 5 CM on my tibias if I decide to do this, would do femurs but I have somewhat long femurs and shorter tibias. I'm not really insecure about my height at all, I'm taller than most males and usually one of the tallest in the class.
I think it has to do with the fact that I shouldn't even be 6'0 in the first place, my dad is 5'7 and my mom is 5'2. So I don't really come from a family of tall people. I'm not meaning to offend anyone so sorry if my presence here is offending anyone. Which doctors have a good recovery time and are generally safe bets? I'm also from America. I'm sure there's been people the same height or taller than me in this forum that still post here. I'm not sure I want to do this at all, to be honest I probably won't. I just want all the answers I need if I do decide to go through with it. I personally think longer legs look more aesthetic. Wouldn't want absolutely no more than 5 cm, I might even just stick to 4 cm. I also like to play basketball at my school gym so yeah. What's the recovery time for 4-5 cm Tibias/doctor and 4-5 cm femurs/doctor. Would prefer to be in Europe or the United states.
6'0 Tall but would like longer legs, even worth it?
Thanks for the replies, just wanted to see what people thought about it and get advice from people who have done the surgery.
I was under the impression that this surgery was relatively safe if a short amount was lengthened by a reputable qualified doctor and the recovery time wouldn't be as long if I didn't do it much. And i don't mind my height at all. If I was 6'0 with longer legs instead of a torso I wouldn't even be posting here. I was just posting for proportions wise. Thanks for your reply.
Quote from: TIBIKE200 on January 21, 2017, 03:30:35 AM1) I actually think your presence here is a blessing for many. The fact that a non height neurotic person says that at 6' he is taller than most people around him can put to rest the "taller generation is 5'11-6'" notion that has infested this forum in recent months.
2) Since you are young, you cannot afford a reliable doc for femurs. So tibias (externals) should be your path if you choose to do so.
There are a few reliable tibia LL surgeons in europe.
Is it worth it or not, it's only for you to decide.
Thank you for that. Hopefully I ease the mind of some users here. Do tibias have a longer recovery than femurs?
Thank you for that. I thought most people here already had plans to get the surgery or have done it already. It's a shame about that guy who lengthened 6cm on his tibias and can't walk properly.
My arms are kinda long, they're definitely not short. They are longer than my dads. I've noticed they're the same as people my height cause I looked at that before. All my bones are long/big except my legs lol. Isn't arm lengthening a thing too? I'd be too afraid to ever do that though.
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