You may have been thinking about your height for years. Perhaps you have researched height reduction surgery more than once, closed the page, and then returned to it weeks later. You watched patient experiences, read about the surgery, and tried to imagine what your life would be like if you actually decided to take this step. But at some point, the question changes from: “Is there a surgery that can make me shorter?” to: “If I decide to have it, what exactly will happen to m

The height reduction surgery of our patient in his 30s, who applied to us because he was too tall, was completed very successfully and our patient reached the desired standards by shortening by 4.8 cm. After Surgery Our patient, who lives abroad, stayed in our hospital for about 5 days and then stayed in our hotel for 1.5 months to continue his treatment. After he continued his physiotherapies and dressings during this period, returned to his country. Since he could not conti

Our 20-something American patient’s height reduction surgery process was a great success in terms of health and the whole experience in general. During the first month of recovery after limb reduction surgery, it is crucial that the patient stays here according to the order of our doctor, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yunus Öç. The reason why is that the possibility of a complication arising after the first month ends is very low. Just like our doctor recommended, our American patient sta

​In July 2024, one of our valued American patients underwent cosmetic femoral shortening surgery, successfully reducing her height by 4.1 cm. Before the surgery, she stood at 172 cm, and following the procedure, her height is now 167.9 cm. Although the personal reasons behind her decision remain private, her ultimate satisfaction with her new stature is a testament to the success of the surgery. You can view the height change of our patient, before and after her surgery ​ He

Sometimes, major decisions begin with a small thought that simply refuses to leave the mind. A person may try to ignore it, postpone it, or convince themselves that it is not important enough to take action. However, some thoughts return again and again. Until one day, searching for a real answer becomes easier than continuing to wonder. This is exactly how we can describe Elyssia’s journey toward height reduction surgery. Her story did not begin in the operating room or on t

Some decisions don’t come quickly; they mature quietly within us, year after year, until the moment arrives when we feel the time is right. This is the story of Amber, a 33-year-old woman from the United Kingdom who chose to take a different journey… a journey toward feeling comfortable in her own body. At 184 cm tall, Amber spent many years feeling that her height was not just a number, but a daily experience that affected the details of her life. It wasn’t only about what

Curious about how to get shorter? Discover everything about height reduction surgery; why some people choose it, how the procedure works, potential risks, recovery process, and why our clinic is the world’s first and only center performing this rare surgery.

INTRODUCTION Height reduction surgery—also known as limb shortening—offers a solution for individuals seeking to adjust their overall stature for personal or cosmetic reasons or, significant leg-length discrepancies in some cases. With a typical hospital stay of just a few days, followed by months of rehabilitation and physical therapy, the entire process demands careful planning, realistic expectations, and a commitment to proper aftercare. In this guide, we will explore ev

Located in Southeast Asia and occupying a highly strategic position, Singapore is a multicultural and dynamic city-state. Its population forms a rich cultural mosaic, comprised of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other ethnic groups. This diverse cultural structure naturally reflects on their languages, traditions, festivals, cuisine, and physical characteristics. With a population of 5.7 million, Singapore also hosts a wide community of foreign workers and students from all aroun

Height reduction surgery is a medical procedure that has been increasingly gaining interest in recent years, originating from individuals' desire for significant changes in their physical appearance. This surgery aims to shorten a person’s height by a certain amount and is often chosen for aesthetic concerns or medical reasons. The implementation of the procedure requires a high level of expertise and a meticulous preliminary preparation process. As for pricing, variations oc

Height varies across different regions and countries due to a variety of factors, including genetics, nutrition, and environmental influences. Factors such as regional dietary habits, access to healthcare, and living conditions can affect the average height of a population. Additionally, genetic diversity causes variations in height among different ethnic groups. Hence, there are noticeable differences in height across different areas and countries of the world. The fact that

We can say that limb lengthening surgery has become quite widespread globally, especially in the last few years. However, along with this, height reduction surgery has also started to be explored and researched by many people recently. There are aesthetic and medical reasons for this; while some individuals want to change their physical characteristics due to certain social norms, others opt for limb lengthening or height reduction surgeries due to various health problems suc