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Guess who. You've already addressed so many questions I couldn't find answers to in other places, and the ones I have remaining are less of a priority compared to the others I had. But, since you've been so kind as to offer to answer even my more stupid questions, I was wondering:

1. The pictures you posted of your scars (or lack of them) are impressive. Where did you get them removed? Was it at the Guang Ji Hospital? If not, where did you get them removed, and what method did you use to remove them? Also, if you don't mind my asking, how much did this cost you?

2. As my username may suggest, sometimes I contemplate using LL, not only to reach average height, but to become tall. Being tall would be just awesome in so many ways (I often even dream about it lol), and since I have a long torso and broad shoulders, it may* be feasible without looking weird. Oh wait. I'm an adult. I don't want to look like T-Rex anymore. Broad shoulders mean that, with my wingspan currently only 4cm more than my height, if I were to gain more than a couple inches, my arms would look very short. Just when I thought hope was lost, I saw that the Guang Ji hospital offers humerus (upper arm) lengthening. I wonder if you've met anyone who's had this, or if you'd heard anything about it. If so (and even if not), what are your thoughts? Dr. Paley claims the humerus is the easiest bone to lengthen, but I'd rather get this done in Beijing rather than with a US doctor, if safe and possible. Of course, safety comes first, which is why I feel the need to ask this question.

3. You've already addressed your ability and confidence in jumping down, but how is your ability to jump up? Is jumping difficult now? About how high do you think you can jump?

A billion thanks. Really.

Hey, glad to talk to an intelligent potential LLer with good questions about LL anytime! 

1.  I got them removed by a plastic surgeon in America.  When I went back for my nail removal at Guang Ji I asked about it and they didn't want to do it, saying my scars weren't so bad.  I took that to mean their scar removal ability was truly 2nd rate.  At least they were honest about it though.

Gels/creams didn't do anything but at least they were cheap.  Laser treatments were an expensive ripoff that gave me almost no improvement.  The plastic surgeon I went to surgically excised the scars (cutting them out and stitching the non-scarred skin together.)  That's the only way you're going to turn LL gashes into little white lines.  Pinsites scars that are close together can't be excised at the same time; you have to wait several months or a year in between excisions, so it took multiple visits and surgeries.

I must have spent about $6000 on scar removal over the last few years but I think I could've gotten it done cheaper with different doctors and if I'd known what to do from the get-go.  Just look for a plastic surgeon who specializes in operations like brachioplasty and tissue expansion and you'll be fine.  A burn specialist would also be a great choice for surgery.

2.  I saw one person who was getting his arms lengthened in Beijing, but he was a Chinese dwarf.  I really don't know anything about arm lengthening.  Most LLers I've met aren't interested in it and won't get it done even if their arms are shorter than they "should be" (whatever that really means) after LL.  My advice is do your legs first and then decide if you really need it, because a lot of people decide they don't.

3.  My head will go as high as it ever could when I jump, but my feet go about 3 inches less off the ground due to the longer legs.  So that's pretty much what one would expect.

Quote from: old forum PartyLeaks on November 25, 2013, 02:14:04 PMHave anyone of them noticed you having longer legs than you were born with, if they saw you nked?

In addition to this - would you say getting LL is/was worth it at your original height simply to widen your dating pool, that is, being able to attract more (attractive) women?

Quote from: old forum PartyLeaks on November 30, 2013, 04:17:35 PMIn addition to this - would you say getting LL is/was worth it at your original height simply to widen your dating pool, that is, being able to attract more (attractive) women?

LOL, actually no.  Dr. Roger Li and I actually talked about this.  He jokingly told me to just marry a Chinese girl instead of getting LL.  Well, it's no longer a joke because my 5 months in Beijing made me only interested in Chinese girls.  They don't care as much about physical appearance as western women do.  I haven't dated any western girls since LL, although I can tell they'd be more interested in me.

My friend Kelly from Serbia would probably say yes to your question though.  He never had the chance to catch yellow fever like I did.

Quote from: Medium Drink Of Water on November 30, 2013, 04:55:46 PMLOL, actually no.  Dr. Roger Li and I actually talked about this.  He jokingly told me to just marry a Chinese girl instead of getting LL.  Well, it's no longer a joke because my 5 months in Beijing made me only interested in Chinese girls.  They don't care as much about physical appearance as western women do.  I haven't dated any western girls since LL, although I can tell they'd be more interested in me.

My friend Kelly from Serbia would probably say yes to your question though.  He never had the chance to catch yellow fever like I did.

Haha, I see, thanks. I like Asians myself, and I get the feeling it's often mutual. 

I don't mean to get too private with you, but I just wonder if you could answer this last one.. no worries if you won't.

Quote from: old forum PartyLeaks on November 25, 2013, 02:14:04 PMHave anyone of them noticed you having longer legs than you were born with, if they saw you nked?

Nobody has ever said anything about my legs looking weird, in any situation/context.

Quote from: Medium Drink Of Water on November 30, 2013, 05:12:56 PMNobody has ever said anything about my legs looking weird, in any situation/context.

Do you find it cheaper buying pants now?

In the UK if you have a slim waist and long legs you can often get decent jeans and dress pants cheaper because these sizes rarely sell so end up in the sales heavily discounted, where as Mr 32"Waist 32"Leg has to pay full price.

This is a part joke.part serious question.  Answer however you see fit.  P.s.  Grow that mustache back.  I liked it.

No, it's actually gotten more expensive for me as an American. I have to buy the 32x32s and have the waists taken in because the selection of tall/skinny pants is so bad in the US.

I used to buy extra large boys' pants which fit me great.  I kind of miss those days actually.  Those were the ones that didn't sell well and got put on big discounts. 

I haven't noticed ANY difference in my pants-size yet. I still need to fold them.
My waist is smaller than before and that's bad bc I'm at 17% fat or something now. 9% before.

The only thing I've noticed lately is my calf muscles has grown much bigger so my pants get stuck on them.

Hey, i just had my frames removed yesterday. My ankle is sore as F%$k! Did u experience the same thing? I was surprised by this, the nail locking wasn't even half as bad as my ankle, i can't even move them!