Cosmetic Leg Lengthening Surgery FAQ
# Where is the best place to have Cosmetic Leg Lengthening surgery?
Opinions differ but the best place to have Cosmetic Leg Lengthening surgery is probably the LifeBridge International Center for Limb Lengthening (ICLL) in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Lengthening Over Nails and the newer Intramedullary Skeletal Kinetic Distractor techniques were developed by the two doctors who practice there. However, at $80,000 they are also the most expensive.
We do not have enough specific knowledge about the other facilities but have received some input from readers who have had the procedure.
* Four people reported good to excellent experiences following surgery by Dr. Yasser Elbatrawy in Egypt. They report that the procedure was performed in an operating theatre with modern medical equipment and that staff are friendly and helpful.
* Two people reported moderate experiences by Dr. Maurizio A. Catagni in Italy.
* Two people reported catastrophic experiences and serious complications by Dr. Veklich Vitaliy in Ukraine
# Is there a hospital in my country that performs Cosmetic Leg Lengthening?
A list of all hospitals that perform Cosmetic Leg Lengthening is available. This list is organized by country. Costs are included where they are known.
# How much taller can I become?
The maximum amount of height increase is about 3 inches or 7 to 8cm with surgery on the lower legs. Additional surgery on the upper legs is highly discouraged because it makes the patient appear significantly disproportional.
# Am I too tall for this operation?
Because of the controversy surrounding the need for this drastic procedure, in the United States, Cosmetic Leg Lengthening surgery is typically available for men 5′ 9″ and under and women 5′ 3″ and under. Facilities in countries other than the United States will operate on taller people.
# Is surgery covered by health insurance?
In the United States, Cosmetic Leg Lengthening is never covered by health insurance companies. The patient usually must pay the full amount in advance for the surgery. The surgery may be covered in other countries but only for citizens of that country. Leg lengthening is typically covered by insurance to correct leg length differences of 6cm or more.
I m a doctor working with Prof Dr Khaled Emara , a limb lengthening surgeon in Egypt, & we have been doing this surgery for so many years & so many patients , with excellent results , but you didnt put this in your web site !!