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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:26 pm
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I thought it was suggested to ask him whether now he was doing this surgery for patients for aesthetic improvement, so I emailed the surgeon Yi but he still had yet to reply me for already days, though 1.7cm were very trivial.
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:26 pm
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The heel fat pad plays a crucial role in shock absorption during walking, yet clinical strategies to augment its thickness for height enhancement remain underexplored. This case report presents the novel use of cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) injections into the calcaneal fat pad as a method for height augmentation. A 37-year-old male, with a height of 162.5 cm, sought a permanent solution to increase his stature. After discussing various options, 10 cc of HA filler (e.p.t.q. eve X, JETEMA Co. Ltd, Korea) was injected into each heel pad under ultrasonographic guidance to ensure precise and safe delivery into the deep adipose tissue. The procedure resulted in an immediate 1.2 cm height increase, which persisted as a 1.7 cm gain at both the 6-month and 1-year follow-up assessments. The patient reported high satisfaction with the outcome, particularly noting improved self-confidence. This case highlights the potential of HA fillers for height augmentation, offering a non-invasive, durable alternative for individuals seeking such enhancements. However, further studies with larger sample sizes and extended follow-up are required to fully assess the long-term efficacy and safety of this technique, particularly concerning risks such as filler migration or uneven distribution.



Source: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00266-024-04466-4
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:26 pm
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I thought it was suggested to ask him whether now he was doing this surgery for patients for aesthetic improvement, so I emailed the surgeon Yi but he still had yet to reply me for already days, though 1.7cm were very trivial.

1.7cm is nowhere near trivial especially for sub-5'7" guys. That's 34% of what tibial lengthening will give you on average. People risk overlengthening for much less than that.

And by the way, it's just a filler injection, not a surgery.
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:26 pm
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Hello is there any more updates if this was successful? I had leg lengthen in Milan and was disappointing:-( and even if I could get another 10mm I would be happy as still wearing higher insoles in my shoes .
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:26 pm
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I can't imagine this would be a good solution. Fillers on other parts of the body only last a few years, and with all that walking and running you'd be doing, the compression and impact would likely disperse the fillers quickly. Speaking of running, I think fillers on the bottom of your feet would make it feel incredibly awkward.
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026, 8:26 pm
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Hello is there any more updates if this was successful? I had leg lengthen in Milan and was disappointing:-( and even if I could get another 10mm I would be happy as still wearing higher insoles in my shoes .

1cm is almost certainly possible through this method. The question is it can be as much as 2-4cm.

I can't imagine this would be a good solution. Fillers on other parts of the body only last a few years, and with all that walking and running you'd be doing, the compression and impact would likely disperse the fillers quickly. Speaking of running, I think fillers on the bottom of your feet would make it feel incredibly awkward.

The filler used 10 cc of cross-linked hyaluronic acid which is different from the ones used on face. From what I understand, it's modified in a way that will withstand those compression and impact from walking and running. The study already showed that those gains are maintained throughout the year. A maintenance of once every few years sounds pretty manageable to me.

But either way, it's another option for those who don't feel like breaking their bones as LL itself is nothing short of awkward. Or even for those who have already done LL and still want more height.