Treatments

<h4><strong>How Exactly Does it Work?</strong></h4><p>Cosmetic Leg Lengthening is done by opening up the leg bones (femur or tibia or both) and putting inside high-tech devices called internal fixators. These devices open gaps in the bone every day with the help of their nails inside the bone by 1 millimeter. As the bone heals itself and fills these opened gaps, the lengthening completes every day in a very natural way.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>What is the Maximum Number of Achievable Centimeters?</strong></h4><p>The lengthening amounts differ with your method of choice. For LON, you can extend up to 10 cm (4 inches) from the femur bone and 7-8 cm (3 inches) from the tibia. For Precise 2, the safe limits are 8 cm (3 inches) from the femur and 7 cm (2,7 inches) from the tibia due to technical limitations. To learn more about lengthening methods, please visit this link by clicking <a href="https://www.fixtheheight.com/treatments/methods-of-leg-lenghtening" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Who Can Have Cosmetic Lengthening Surgery?</strong></h4><p>Anybody unsatisfied with their height between the ages of 18-50 can have the lengthening surgery. Your bone healing speed and being a non-smoker are determining factors in being a good candidate for this surgery. You can always send your x-rays to our team to find out if you are eligible for the surgery or not.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://res.cloudinary.com/dxqhh15dp/image/upload/v1706550302/softawepost/v3uog8gmj4bgjjskxkcc.webp" width="1197" height="875"></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>How Long Does it Take to Increase Your Height?</strong></h4><p>The surgery itself takes about 5 hours, including preparation time, anesthesia and the time it takes to Post-Anesthesia recuperation. After the surgery, the patient stays at the hospital for 4 nights. After the hospital phase, the patient is transferred to the medical hotel to start the lengthening after a week from the surgery. Since 1 millimeter is achieved in 1 day, 1 cm of lengthening takes 10 days . So if your aim is 8 cm (3 in), the lengthening period would take at least 80-90 days. It also takes 6 months for the bone to recover fully.&nbsp;The patient can go back to regular activities after 6 months.&nbsp;Also, non-ordinary fast and increased lengthening surgeries affect the healing process negatively. On the other hand, the most positive impact on healing is to do physical therapy exercises after the surgery regularly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>When Can I Go Back to My Daily Activities?</strong></h4><p>Regardless of the amount of lengthening, you can go back to your normal daily life after 6 months from the surgery. Activities such as professional sports, powerlifting, and fitness are recommended to be continued after at least 1 year from the surgery. Other than that, you can do everything the same as before after 6 months.</p><p><img src="http://res.cloudinary.com/dxqhh15dp/image/upload/v1706550333/softawepost/vpdfuccnd42ssqwxynnn.webp" width="1000" height="666"></p>

Cosmetic Leg Lengthening

<h4><strong>What is Deformity?</strong></h4><p>Deformity is a general term used to describe bending and deformities of bones. Knee deformities are popularly known as “O” legs or “X” legs and are one of the most common reasons for applying to a pediatric orthopedic clinic. Apart from this, deformities involving the hips, feet and upper extremities are also encountered.<br>The mentioned deformities should be evaluated in detail and should be determined whether they are a condition seen during normal growth or caused by another condition such as underlying trauma, vitamin deficiency, etc. For example, deformities that usually occur with walking after birth and that we know will improve in the following years are followed without the need for children to use a special device. However, there is no treatment option other than surgery, especially for deformities that occur after trauma and still do not improve after a long time. In addition, such deformities, which we call pathological, may cause problems in the future as the load distribution in the knee, hip and ankle is disturbed, and therefore needs to be corrected.</p><h4><br><strong>What are the Reasons for Deformities?</strong></h4><p>A large group of deformities are congenital. Later ones are usually seen with diseases and trauma that impair bone quality. The most common among these is a condition called rickets, which develops with vitamin D deficiency. However, it is pleasing that when vitamin D is replaced in this group, the problem is largely resolved and the patient does not need to undergo major surgeries. In some congenital diseases and curvatures that increase during the child’s growth period, it is necessary to take precautions at the right time.<br>There are stages of normal leg development in children.&nbsp;</p><p>When he first starts walking, the leg is in an “O” shape. As his gait accelerates, this image starts to improve, after the age of three, full recovery occurs, and after the age of five, an adult-type leg shape occurs. Normal development continues in this way. Families usually apply to the clinic when their children first start walking, during the period called normal curvature of the leg or introversion. If there is no problem in the joint area of the child, if his general health is good, if his diet is good, if there is no problem with his development that attracts the attention of the pediatrician, it is necessary to inform the family and comfort them; because it is known that the curvature will be almost completely corrected and it is enough to wait in these patients.<br>To state the points that families should pay attention to about their children; When the child comes to the ready position with their legs together, they can look at how many fingers there are between the knees. For example, if this gap is three fingers, they can follow up on two fingers after six months and whether it gradually improves. Families who come to the clinic are told how to follow up. They are asked to make this measurement every three to six months. When necessary, necessary examinations (such as x-rays) can be made and detailed evaluations can be made.<br>In adults, deformities can be seen due to previous diseases or trauma. These deformities can be seen in every part of the body and in every angle – direction. Since bone development is completed, deformity treatment in adults is usually performed surgically. At this point, an evaluation should be made depending on how much the current deformity affects the daily life, functions and appearance of the person, and the surgical decision should be made accordingly.</p><h4><br><strong>Deformity Diagnosis Stage</strong></h4><p>For diagnosis, first of all, the deformity area is determined in the physical examination. The movements in the joints around the bone where the deformity is seen are examined. Then, a radiological evaluation of the existing area is made. Although x-rays are usually sufficient at this stage, 3D evaluation with computerized tomography (CT) can be performed from time to time for the evaluation of complex deformities or for surgical planning. In addition, blood parameters related to bone development and metabolism such as calcium and phosphorus can be checked. Detailed blood tests are performed on the suspected condition. Depending on the size of the problem, patients are referred to endocrinology and sometimes genetics, if necessary. By collaborating with these departments, criteria such as whether the patient’s disease is congenital or not due to hormone deficiency are evaluated and the treatment is determined in the light of this information.</p><h4><br><strong>How Is Deformity Treated?</strong></h4><p>While determining the method to be used in the treatment phase, we evaluate the age of the patient, the degree of deformity and the reason for its occurrence. According to the result, it is aimed to correct the deformity with non-surgical treatments called conservative or surgical procedures.</p><h4><br><strong>Deformity Surgery Process</strong></h4><p>The most important criterion in treatment is age. At a young age, if the problem will increase as the patient grows, first of all, treatments are applied to stop the progression. For this purpose, there are treatments for non-surgical correction of leg curvatures using various orthoses, but a proven effect of these has not yet been demonstrated.<br>The most common treatment in childhood is growth guide plates placed in the bone growth zone. These small plates allow the bone to straighten as desired. This method is an easy procedure and less risky compared to more difficult surgeries such as bone cracking and bone fracture. If the child is brought in late and according to the calculations, this method will not be enough to correct, then the procedure of correcting the bone by cutting comes to the fore. This is the most common surgical method used in adults. X-ray films are taken, and a detailed examination is made. How many degrees from which part of the bone is corrected, what kind of result will be obtained, and how the patient’s limb will appear is calculated in the computer environment. Accordingly, the treatment program is arranged.</p><h4><br><strong>Postoperative</strong></h4><p>Regular follow-up after surgery is very important. The patient is followed up with x-ray films and clinical examination. Wound care is the most important in the early postoperative period, which is applied by the specialist who performed the surgery. The next goal is to strengthen the muscles of the patient with physical therapy and to ensure that the patient returns to his daily life as quickly as possible.</p>

Deformity Treatment

<h3><strong>FixTheHeight Package Calculator: What is it?</strong></h3><p>FixTheHeight’s package calculator is a brand new feature in the lengthening market where patients can see every piece of information they need, including the current prices of the packages that FixTheHeight provides. Just click <a href="https://www.fixtheheight.com/calculator" target="_blank"><i><strong>here</strong></i></a> to open the calculator.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>FixTheHeight Package Calculator: How to Use It</strong></h3><p>At first, you need to choose your gender. After that, please state the reason why you want to have this surgery. If you have inequalities on your legs, please contact us directly for a customized plan.</p><p>The next step is deciding on your method. Please choose between LON, PRECISE 2, and the quadrilateral versions of them. If you want to combine LON and PRECISE 2, please again reach us through our WhatsApp line to get a package price.</p><p>Next, please choose the number of centimeters you desire to grow. If you are from a country that uses inches rather than centimeters, please note that 1 inch equals 2.5 cm. Lastly, please choose if you want to stay in Turkey during the lengthening or not. After selecting everything on the calculator, you will see an approximate price for our packages. You can monitor our package details by clicking the blue box below and scrolling down. You will also be able to see the explanations and package details below. Please note that we can apply regular discounts to the given package prices. So make sure to reach out to us after seeing the package you are interested in.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>How should I choose the method?</strong></h3><p>The working principle of both methods is the same. However, there are some differences between them, such as the possible lengthening amount, scars, comfort, device quality, and pricing. We have a lengthening methods page where you can see the differences clearly and compare all of the methods based on their pros and cons.</p><p>Please visit <a href="https://fixtheheight.com/treatments/methods-of-leg-lenghtening" target="_blank"><i><strong>here</strong></i></a> for detailed information and comparisons of all the methods.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Do I have to stay in Turkey during lengthening?</strong></h3><p>Although staying close to your doctor is recommended, you do not have to stay in Turkey throughout the lengthening process. FixTheHeight offers a lengthening option where you can have the surgery done and leave Turkey after spending 5 days at the hospital without staying at a hotel.</p><p>During these 5 days, the patient is taught how to apply the lengthening via the device and physical therapy. The patient is also asked to find a physical therapist in their home country. FixTheHeight’s physical therapy team and your physical therapist must always be in touch to prevent any possible complications. Follow-ups are done with video calls with your doctor, and x-rays every 3 weeks are also required to help us follow your process closely.</p><p>For the LON method, the patient must return to Turkey to have their external device removed after the lengthening is completed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Can I get taller without surgery?</strong></h3><p>There is no known medical way to extend your height via pills or stretching. These methods can give small and temporary results, but they have never been proven scientifically.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>How can I become taller?</strong></h3><p>The answer is leg lengthening surgery in Turkey! As the FixTheHeight team, we are eager to help you get taller with our experienced hands, which have served hundreds of people who have reached their dream heights with us.</p><p>Height extension is done by opening up a gap of 1mm each day on leg bones (femur or tibia) with the help of high-tech devices. As the bone heals itself and fills these opened gaps, the lengthening is completed every day by 1mm. In 10 days, 1 cm is achieved, and so on. For example, if your aim is 8 cm (3 inches), 80 days is the total lengthening duration, and the full recovery is reached after 3 months from the lengthening process.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Is it possible to keep the surgery a secret?</strong></h3><p>Yes! We are aware that this matter is crucial to people who are insecure about their heights. FixTheHeight NEVER shares your journey without your permission and uses you for marketing and advertising. Your personal information and processes are kept hidden within the company’s database. FixTheHeight does not even blur your face, hide your name, or do anything that would bother the patient. We know that this is a very sensitive subject and should not be abused, unlike many companies in Turkey. Your SECRET is SACRED for US!</p>

Lengthening Package Calculator

<h4>• &nbsp;External - Internal Combined Device</h4><h4>• &nbsp;Bone Healing:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>6 Months</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Full Recovery:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>9-12 Months</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Max Femur Lengthening:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>10 cm (4 inch)</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Max Tibia Lengthening:</h4><ul><li>7 cm (2,7 inch)</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Total Lengthening Possible:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>17 cm (6,7 inch)</li><li>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( + )</strong> The patient is able to walk from day 1</li><li><strong>( + )</strong> Budget-friendly option</li><li><strong>( + )</strong> Shorter recovery time</li><li>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( - )</strong> External Fixator Usage</li><li><strong>( - ) </strong>More painful than other methods</li><li><strong>( - )</strong> Moderate scars in the pin areas</li><li><strong>( - )</strong> Requires pin care</li></ul>

<h4>• &nbsp;Internal Device</h4><h4>• &nbsp;Bone Healing:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>6 Months</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Full Recovery:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>9-12 Months</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Max Femur Lengthening:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>8 cm (3 inch)</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Max Tibia Lengthening:</h4><ul><li>7 cm (2,7 inch)</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Total Lengthening Possible:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>17 cm (5,7 inch)</li><li>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( + )</strong> No devices can be seen from outside&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( + )</strong> Minor pain&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( + )</strong> Comfortable</li><li><strong>( + ) </strong>Little to no scars&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( + )</strong> Does not require pin care</li><li>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( - )</strong> Expensive option</li><li><strong>( - ) </strong>The patient is unable to walk during lengthening</li><li><strong>( - )</strong> Requires a company or caregiver at the beginning</li></ul>

PRECISE 2

<h4>• &nbsp;Internal - External Combined Devices</h4><h4>• &nbsp;Bone Healing:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>6-8 Months</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Full Recovery:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>12 Months</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Max Femur Lengthening:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>10 cm (4 inch)</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Max Tibia Lengthening:</h4><ul><li>7 cm (2,7 inch)</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Total Lengthening Possible:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>17 cm (6,7 inch)</li><li>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( + ) </strong>Double times faster lengthening.</li><li>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( - ) </strong>The patient is unable to walk during lengthening</li><li><strong>( - ) </strong>External Fixator Usage</li><li><strong>( - ) </strong>Requires pin care</li><li><strong>( - )</strong> Has an age limit of 18-32</li><li><strong>( - )</strong> Higher chance for complications</li></ul>

QUADRILATERAL LON + PRECISE

<h4>• &nbsp;Internal Devices</h4><h4>• &nbsp;Bone Healing:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>6-8 Months</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Full Recovery:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>12 Months</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Max Femur Lengthening:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>8 cm (3 inch)</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Max Tibia Lengthening:</h4><ul><li>7 cm (2,7 inch)</li></ul><h4>•&nbsp; Total Lengthening Possible:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>15 cm (5,7 inch)</li><li>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( + ) </strong>Double times faster lengthening.</li><li><strong>( + )</strong> No devices can be seen from outside&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( + )</strong> Minor pain&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( + )</strong> Comfortable</li><li><strong>( + ) </strong>Little to no scars&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( + )</strong> Does not require pin care</li><li>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>( - ) </strong>The patient is unable to walk during lengthening</li><li><strong>( - )</strong> Has an age limit of 18-32</li><li><strong>( - )</strong> Higher chance for complications</li></ul>

Treatments

Cosmetic Leg Lengthening

Deformity Treatment

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Methods of Leg Lengthening