Posted on Jan 16, 2025, 1:02 pm
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My Personal LON Leg Lengthening Journey as a Pretty Young Patient compare to Most of the Patients.
Dr. Donghoon Lee
• Dr. Donghoon Lee was my surgeon. He is the only doctor in the facility, so you can rest assured he performs every surgery himself. This dedication sometimes made him look a bit tired, which I found both impressive and funny maybe some people would find that scary haha.
Before I Started
• I was 164 or 165 cm idk the height measurements of the Clinic is well different, some say u need to add 1 cm some say it’s accurate who knows I will use the height machine when I go back home , and my reason for doing this surgery is the same as for all short people—height insecurities and mainly just finding hard to fit pants in the western country. These feelings affect both some men and some women I feel like.
The Process
•The bone lengthening started on September 15, 2024.
•My goal was to grow 6.5 cm, but I ended up reaching 7.9 cm, which made me very happy since I had good angle flexibility sometimes I got 40 degree if u have around 30 no need to worry about it.
Daily Routine
• My days were repetitive and could feel mentally draining at times. The routine was simple but necessary: wake up, eat, stretch, lengthen, and sleep. I followed this pattern every day for around 125 days.
The First Surgery
• My first surgery to place the device in my leg was done by Dr. Lee. Waking up after the surgery was difficult for the first three hours—it felt brutal. However, after that until I finish lengthening I had no physical pain at all, which the doctors said was unique to my case. It may be because I’m young, but this is not common for most patients.
Support During Recovery
• My physical therapist, Mr. Lee, was not only skilled but also very funny and kind. He was incredibly supportive throughout the recovery process and helped me stay motivated.
• My translator, Yujin, was incredibly helpful, funny, and kind, making the experience easier. The Japanese translator, though not my translator, greeted everyone warmly and had a glowing, kind personality. Translators are especially important if you’re a foreigner—they’re someone you can always rely on for help.
Honorable mention
Mr Kim from the Pt who is so generous and gentle
Kim who is well idk what she do but she greets me and a lot of patients very kindly.
The head nurse can be seen everyday in 3 floor she is very nice she look like a mother to most patients pretty funny.
Pin Care and Allergies
• I had an allergic reaction at the metal pin sites, but I took allergy medication that made the itching almost completely go away.
• I cleaned my pin sites three times per week, even though the recommendation was only twice. I was very careful because I was scared of infection, and thankfully, I didn’t experience any.
• Some patients, including one of the four close friends I made (who started at 161 cm and lengthened to 167.5 cm), got infections because they only cleaned once per week.
Challenges and Observations
• I personally experienced no physical pain throughout the process, but I learned from other patients that the hardest parts are the tightness, discomfort, and difficulty sleeping.
• The repetitive nature of each day added a mental challenge to the physical one.
• Regular X-rays and follow-ups were done every two weeks, costing around $65 per session.
Device Removal
• After the device was removed on January 13, 2025, I was able to walk everywhere with crutches just two days later, which is not normal. Most patients take around three weeks to achieve this level of mobility. Everyone’s body reacts differently, so it’s important to do your own research and make sure you choose the right doctor for your journey.
Scars and Future Plans
• My scar is unfortunately quite noticeable due to my melanin production, but I plan to get laser treatment in the future to improve its appearance.
• In October 2026, I hope to undergo femur lengthening, depending on whether I can save enough money. I understand this will be costly, considering the price of surgery, physical therapy, and a 4 to 5-month hotel stay at around $55 per night, which added up significantly, probably will get more expensive next year but I’m just thinking of a investment to myself.
Food Delivery
• I used the app Baemin to order food during my stay. It’s not specifically foreigner-friendly, but foreigners can still use it without much trouble.
Looking Back
The most memorable memory would be eating Fried Chicken almost Everyday from Kyochon their garlic original flavor top tier thank me later
BEST ADVICE I personally can give
STRETCH,STRETCH and lastly and sadly STRETCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dr. Donghoon Lee
• Dr. Donghoon Lee was my surgeon. He is the only doctor in the facility, so you can rest assured he performs every surgery himself. This dedication sometimes made him look a bit tired, which I found both impressive and funny maybe some people would find that scary haha.
Before I Started
• I was 164 or 165 cm idk the height measurements of the Clinic is well different, some say u need to add 1 cm some say it’s accurate who knows I will use the height machine when I go back home , and my reason for doing this surgery is the same as for all short people—height insecurities and mainly just finding hard to fit pants in the western country. These feelings affect both some men and some women I feel like.
The Process
•The bone lengthening started on September 15, 2024.
•My goal was to grow 6.5 cm, but I ended up reaching 7.9 cm, which made me very happy since I had good angle flexibility sometimes I got 40 degree if u have around 30 no need to worry about it.
Daily Routine
• My days were repetitive and could feel mentally draining at times. The routine was simple but necessary: wake up, eat, stretch, lengthen, and sleep. I followed this pattern every day for around 125 days.
The First Surgery
• My first surgery to place the device in my leg was done by Dr. Lee. Waking up after the surgery was difficult for the first three hours—it felt brutal. However, after that until I finish lengthening I had no physical pain at all, which the doctors said was unique to my case. It may be because I’m young, but this is not common for most patients.
Support During Recovery
• My physical therapist, Mr. Lee, was not only skilled but also very funny and kind. He was incredibly supportive throughout the recovery process and helped me stay motivated.
• My translator, Yujin, was incredibly helpful, funny, and kind, making the experience easier. The Japanese translator, though not my translator, greeted everyone warmly and had a glowing, kind personality. Translators are especially important if you’re a foreigner—they’re someone you can always rely on for help.
Honorable mention
Mr Kim from the Pt who is so generous and gentle
Kim who is well idk what she do but she greets me and a lot of patients very kindly.
The head nurse can be seen everyday in 3 floor she is very nice she look like a mother to most patients pretty funny.
Pin Care and Allergies
• I had an allergic reaction at the metal pin sites, but I took allergy medication that made the itching almost completely go away.
• I cleaned my pin sites three times per week, even though the recommendation was only twice. I was very careful because I was scared of infection, and thankfully, I didn’t experience any.
• Some patients, including one of the four close friends I made (who started at 161 cm and lengthened to 167.5 cm), got infections because they only cleaned once per week.
Challenges and Observations
• I personally experienced no physical pain throughout the process, but I learned from other patients that the hardest parts are the tightness, discomfort, and difficulty sleeping.
• The repetitive nature of each day added a mental challenge to the physical one.
• Regular X-rays and follow-ups were done every two weeks, costing around $65 per session.
Device Removal
• After the device was removed on January 13, 2025, I was able to walk everywhere with crutches just two days later, which is not normal. Most patients take around three weeks to achieve this level of mobility. Everyone’s body reacts differently, so it’s important to do your own research and make sure you choose the right doctor for your journey.
Scars and Future Plans
• My scar is unfortunately quite noticeable due to my melanin production, but I plan to get laser treatment in the future to improve its appearance.
• In October 2026, I hope to undergo femur lengthening, depending on whether I can save enough money. I understand this will be costly, considering the price of surgery, physical therapy, and a 4 to 5-month hotel stay at around $55 per night, which added up significantly, probably will get more expensive next year but I’m just thinking of a investment to myself.
Food Delivery
• I used the app Baemin to order food during my stay. It’s not specifically foreigner-friendly, but foreigners can still use it without much trouble.
Looking Back
The most memorable memory would be eating Fried Chicken almost Everyday from Kyochon their garlic original flavor top tier thank me later
BEST ADVICE I personally can give
STRETCH,STRETCH and lastly and sadly STRETCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!