Introduction, 169cm, 29 years old, Seeking 8-10cm limb lengthening, would apprec

I’m extremely new to this platform, and I appreciate what I have encountered here. While there has been some negativity, I have also acquired knowledge that no therapist would have shared with me (“You weren’t actually annoying or unbearable during your formative years, you were just short!”). I could elaborate further, but the bottom line is thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Much love to all of you. A tremendous burden has been lifted off my shoulders.

Now, onto background information and recommendations:

Limb lengthening (LL) Procedure:

Height: 169 cm / 5’6.5
Age: 29
Race: White
Weight: 89kg / 190lb (not overweight, just possess a fairly muscular physique—background in strength disciplines)
Goal: Increase to 177-179 cm / 5’9.7 – 5’10.5
Financial Status: Stable professional career (years of hard work compensating for height paid off! lol), hence able to afford top-notch procedures.
Schedule: Undergo surgery in 1-1.5 years.
Proportions: 32 waist, 30 (possibly 31?) inseam. Average wingspan, fingertips reach exact mid-thigh. Uncertain about tibia versus femur.
Procedure Under Consideration: Dr. Pailey’s quad option (with a 3-week interval between tibia and femur)

I am contemplating opting for the quad option with Dr. Pailey to achieve a minimum of 8 cm increase. I am willing to compromise on my athletic abilities and explosiveness. However, I am apprehensive about committing entirely to an 8cm increase in the Femur due to my love for weightlifting, fearing that an excessively lengthened femur might lead to soft tissue damage in the future. Just to clarify, my interest in weightlifting is more about bodybuilding/physique rather than pure power/strength. I am not aiming for a professional career, just derive great pleasure from looking aesthetically pleasing. It would be devastating if I were unable to perform exercises like squats or lunges ever again and was stuck with weak legs.

Regarding my current physical condition, my flexibility is somewhat limited. I rarely engage in stretching, yet I am still able to touch my toes. Therefore, I believe that with a year of dedicated stretching preparation, I could attain the required flexibility for the procedure.

What are your opinions?

Thank you immensely!

For what it’s worth, there was one patient undergoing limb lengthening who underwent an 11cm elongation on the femurs and appeared significantly muscular post-recovery, resembling a professional bodybuilder. Therefore, it can be assumed that you will likely retain the ability to engage in weightlifting activities following the procedure.

11 cm on femurs? That’s crazy! I thought 8cm for femurs was the “safe” maximum?

As I have been informed, many individuals struggle to exceed 6cm on femur currently…

Edit: typo. “beyond cm” -> “beyond 8 cm”