What's your race /ethnicity. If you're white, I can see that would be a problem and you'll probably need two surgeries. If you're Asian at 5ft 5 it's not too bad at all
Hello! My name is Amanda and I am the marketing coordinator for an orthopedic surgeon named Dr. Mahboubian. The doctor performs the height lengthening procedure, so I wanted to give you more information after seeing your post!
The most up-to-date procedure uses an intramedullary rod and is called the STRYDE/ PRECICE technique. Most candidates are able to increase their height up to 8 cm (3.1 inches) with one lengthening procedure (usually femurs) without any issues. Additional lengthening of the tibias can be performed to increase height by an additional 6.5 cm (2.5 inches). Although age is always a consideration, the main concerns regarding candidacy is the health of your bones, meaning that you don't have bone disease or infections. It is not recommended to perform lengthening on the femurs and tibias simultaneously due to higher complication rates including fat embolism, joint contracture and nerve damage; however, a staged procedure of both can be performed with 3-4 weeks in between each procedure.
The first step in the process is to determine if the Height Lengthening procedure is right for you. To do this you will need to set up a consultation so that you can be properly evaluated. During the consultation, Dr. M. will examine you and take x-rays of your legs. At that time you will be given all the necessary information including treatment options, recovery and costs. The recovery time is 3-4 months before you can walk without any assistance and 6-8 months for competitive sports.
****NEW PRICES FOR 2019****
$750 consultation fee can be applied towards your surgery cost!
Bilateral femur lengthening (Precise nail) -----------------$65,500.00
Bilateral tibia lengthening (Precise nail) -----------------$75,000.00
Combined tibia and femur lengthening 3-4 weeks apart-------$139,000.00
*Upgrade to the full weight bearing STRYDE nail for $5000 more
****NEW REFFERAL PROGRAM****
We now offer a referral program with $1000 credit to any services provided by Dr. Mahboubian, if your referral has their procedure performed with us!
The height lengthening procedure is considered cosmetic and may not be covered by your insurance. However, having insurance would be beneficial to cover the costs of physical therapy, medications and any additional problems/complications that may arise during your treatment.
Currently, financing is available for surgery through Care Credit, where the ability to finance the procedure is dependent upon your credit rating. Learn more about this during your consultation.
What is covered in the cost of surgery?
1. Hospital stay for up to 3 days.
2. All hospital charges relating to the operating room and recovery room.
3. Implant costs: Bilateral Precice lengthening rods.
4. Anesthesiologist fees.
5. Surgeon fees.
6. Surgery assistant fees.
7. Radiologist fees (includes their reading fee of all the x-rays).
8. All hospital diagnostic tests during the admission.
9. All x-rays: up to (90 days) 12 weeks (your insurance may cover past 90 days).
10. All office visits: up to (90 days) 12 weeks (your insurance may cover past 90 days).
What is not covered?
1. Medications and pharmaceuticals (e.g. pain medicine, anticoagulants, supplements e.g. calcium, bone health now, Vitamin D, anti-inflammatory medications, wheelchair, crutches. Insurance will cover).
2. Travel/Lodging accommodations. We will provide a list of recommended locations.
3. Food and other supplies during the stay in Los Angeles.
4. Home health aids (nurses, homemaker, etc.).
It is recommended but not mandatory that you remain in the United States for the entire lengthening process. If that is impossible, a minimum of 2-3 weeks are necessary to ensure all went well with the procedure and that the lengthening phase began well.
* Prices quoted above are subject to change and are only good for surgeries performed in 2019.
Please call 818.322.0126 to set up an appointment. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any further questions!
The Height Lengthening Team.
Please visit our website for further information
http://heightlengthening.com
just altering your height in and of itself will help you cope. 5'2 - 5'5 isn't the greatest transformation, but it's definitely a difference. you go from below women's height to average women's height. balance your height goals with serious consideration for your safety, proportions, function, and recovery. don't go down the same road as crazy 6.
just tell them oh i just stretch myself a little too far
Quote from: FutureManuteBol on June 08, 2019, 04:20:18 PMjust altering your height in and of itself will help you cope. 5'2 - 5'5 isn't the greatest transformation, but it's definitely a difference. you go from below women's height to average women's height. balance your height goals with serious consideration for your safety, proportions, function, and recovery. don't go down the same road as crazy 6.
Exactly.
Also one year might not be enough for two surgeries. I'm only doing one right now (TSF fully externals) and I'm stil not done. 8 months in.
Quote from: Veryshortman on April 21, 2019, 10:01:55 PM159cm
I'm at a really awkward height where I'm so short that even with the surgery I'll still only be 5'5. I can't imagine going through all that pain and spending all that money just to be 5'5.
I wouldn't get treated the slightest bit differently by women or guys. I want to be tall enough where I won't be defined solely as the short man.
In my eyes that limit is 5'7, 170cm
So I need at least 11cm. I know that will mean surgery on both upper and lower legs but that's twice the price, does anyone have any suggestions?
I would love some affordable options.
13-14cm is possibly but that is the max safe limit and varies per person and is very hard but doable. 150-200k In US with stryde, if you can’t afford that wait until giotikas has more diaries and if they’re good go with him he’s a third of that price. Only go with very experienced doctors
To be honest if I was you I would just do 5-6cm on tibia with TSF and wear shoe lifts to be 5’7
Quote from: amandasolomon on May 10, 2019, 07:48:56 PMHello! My name is Amanda and I am the marketing coordinator for an orthopedic surgeon named Dr. Mahboubian. The doctor performs the height lengthening procedure, so I wanted to give you more information after seeing your post!
The most up-to-date procedure uses an intramedullary rod and is called the STRYDE/ PRECICE technique. Most candidates are able to increase their height up to 8 cm (3.1 inches) with one lengthening procedure (usually femurs) without any issues. Additional lengthening of the tibias can be performed to increase height by an additional 6.5 cm (2.5 inches). Although age is always a consideration, the main concerns regarding candidacy is the health of your bones, meaning that you don't have bone disease or infections. It is not recommended to perform lengthening on the femurs and tibias simultaneously due to higher complication rates including fat embolism, joint contracture and nerve damage; however, a staged procedure of both can be performed with 3-4 weeks in between each procedure.
The first step in the process is to determine if the Height Lengthening procedure is right for you. To do this you will need to set up a consultation so that you can be properly evaluated. During the consultation, Dr. M. will examine you and take x-rays of your legs. At that time you will be given all the necessary information including treatment options, recovery and costs. The recovery time is 3-4 months before you can walk without any assistance and 6-8 months for competitive sports.
****NEW PRICES FOR 2019****
$750 consultation fee can be applied towards your surgery cost!
Bilateral femur lengthening (Precise nail) -----------------$65,500.00
Bilateral tibia lengthening (Precise nail) -----------------$75,000.00
Combined tibia and femur lengthening 3-4 weeks apart-------$139,000.00
*Upgrade to the full weight bearing STRYDE nail for $5000 more
****NEW REFFERAL PROGRAM****
We now offer a referral program with $1000 credit to any services provided by Dr. Mahboubian, if your referral has their procedure performed with us!
The height lengthening procedure is considered cosmetic and may not be covered by your insurance. However, having insurance would be beneficial to cover the costs of physical therapy, medications and any additional problems/complications that may arise during your treatment.
Currently, financing is available for surgery through Care Credit, where the ability to finance the procedure is dependent upon your credit rating. Learn more about this during your consultation.
What is covered in the cost of surgery?
1. Hospital stay for up to 3 days.
2. All hospital charges relating to the operating room and recovery room.
3. Implant costs: Bilateral Precice lengthening rods.
4. Anesthesiologist fees.
5. Surgeon fees.
6. Surgery assistant fees.
7. Radiologist fees (includes their reading fee of all the x-rays).
8. All hospital diagnostic tests during the admission.
9. All x-rays: up to (90 days) 12 weeks (your insurance may cover past 90 days).
10. All office visits: up to (90 days) 12 weeks (your insurance may cover past 90 days).
What is not covered?
1. Medications and pharmaceuticals (e.g. pain medicine, anticoagulants, supplements e.g. calcium, bone health now, Vitamin D, anti-inflammatory medications, wheelchair, crutches. Insurance will cover).
2. Travel/Lodging accommodations. We will provide a list of recommended locations.
3. Food and other supplies during the stay in Los Angeles.
4. Home health aids (nurses, homemaker, etc.).
It is recommended but not mandatory that you remain in the United States for the entire lengthening process. If that is impossible, a minimum of 2-3 weeks are necessary to ensure all went well with the procedure and that the lengthening phase began well.
* Prices quoted above are subject to change and are only good for surgeries performed in 2019.
Please call 818.322.0126 to set up an appointment. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any further questions!
The Height Lengthening Team.
Please visit our website for further information
http://heightlengthening.com
Hi, Amanda,
1) so the stryde for femurs surgery only is 75,000$
2) What about IT Band release?
3) Which ERC is used, is it the new stryde or you give me the old one?!
4) please if there is other hidden cost , clarify it.....like erc rent, extra PT
5) How many PT sessions and where?
6) how long should i stay in LA to complete lengthening under dr guidance? *i live overseas
Reminds me of that 20/20 documentary about a 4'11 indian dude who became 5'2 he did external and was in a load of pain but at the end he felt more confident which i found ridiculous. My honest opiniom is i wouldnt do it if I were you.
You are a short man and you need to accept that. People are cunts and will judge you no matter what just value your opinion more than their
Quote from: Veryshortman on April 21, 2019, 10:01:55 PM159cm
I'm at a really awkward height where I'm so short that even with the surgery I'll still only be 5'5. I can't imagine going through all that pain and spending all that money just to be 5'5.
I wouldn't get treated the slightest bit differently by women or guys. I want to be tall enough where I won't be defined solely as the short man.
In my eyes that limit is 5'7, 170cm
So I need at least 11cm. I know that will mean surgery on both upper and lower legs but that's twice the price, does anyone have any suggestions?
I would love some affordable options.
i think you should go for 11 cm by doing both segments; it is feasible and the risks are not high if you go with a good doctor
i think going from your height to 170 cm will have a higher effect than going from 170 cm to 180 cm
Quote from: Veryshortman on April 21, 2019, 10:01:55 PM159cm
I'm at a really awkward height where I'm so short that even with the surgery I'll still only be 5'5. I can't imagine going through all that pain and spending all that money just to be 5'5.
I wouldn't get treated the slightest bit differently by women or guys. I want to be tall enough where I won't be defined solely as the short man.
In my eyes that limit is 5'7, 170cm
So I need at least 11cm. I know that will mean surgery on both upper and lower legs but that's twice the price, does anyone have any suggestions?
I would love some affordable options.
Hey man,
You have some good and some absolutely horrible advice on this thread. I was at almost your height. I started at 5'3 and I am currently aiming for 5'6. Like you I wished I could reach 5'7 because 5'6 seemed a little too short for me. I am half way through the lengthening process and I I can tell you that once you begin lengthening and grow taller, you will likely start feeling much more confident. My advice is to take it one day at a time. Start with one segment, see how you take the procedure. If all goes well, max out the nail and only then consider whether you want more and are willing to commit more money and time. If I safely reach 5'6, my plan is to wear lifts and be at or near 5'8. Who knows, perhaps in a year or so I may decide to do tibias, but right now I think the lifts will be sufficient. With lifts you would be standing at 5'7. In my opinion that is a respectable height where you aren't tall but aren't short either.
My last advice would be NOT to do 2 segments at the same time. The issue with doing this is that your body can only take so much stretching all at once. In the end you will likely end up with only slightly more height than you would've attained had you done only one segment, while spending double the cost. I recommend you take it one segment and one day at a time. Try not to overthink this because that only causes more stress. Hope this post helps you out at least somewhat. Good luck!
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