FAQ About Height Reduction Surgery
FAQ
Height reduction surgery, also known as limb shortening surgery, is a procedure designed to reduce the height of individuals. It involves surgically removing a portion of the bones on the legs, either from the femur or tibia.
The patient candidate for height reduction surgery is usually young adults and adults who stopped growing. Most people usually reach their tallest height at 18 or 20. In addition, the candidate should be in good health and it is good to mention that the thinner the upper legs of the patient candidate are the better for the surgery.
To achieve height reduction surgery, the doctor removes some of the femur by cutting the bone. Then the rest of the bone pieces are attached with an intramedullary nail until the bones heal.
Although it is not something done often, cosmetic limb reduction surgery is possible and our doctor Yunus Öç has successfully done it. If there is a length difference between your limbs, it is also possible to do limb reduction surgery for them to be at the same length.
Like every surgery, limb reduction surgery has also its risks and complication possibilities. You can read about what are those links in our Complications and Risks article.
The success rate of height reduction surgery is not known because there are only a few examples in the World, but the height reduction surgeries that our doctor had done were completed successfully. You can read more about it in our website.
Cosmetic limb reduction surgery can be done with young adults and adults who have closed growth plates, which means they stopped growing completely. Ideally, it is recommended for people over 20 but it can also be done after 18 if the person stopped growing.
Currently, it is 26,400$ at Height Reduction. You can get more information about the additional fees; such as accommodation if you are going to spend your recovery in Turkey, by contacting us.
Yes, indeed limb shortening surgery exists and is successfuly performed by our own surgeon, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yunus Öç. If you would like to get more information about how the surgery is performed, please visit our Methods page.
After the height reduction surgery, the hospital process usually takes 3 days. If you had your surgery with us, during the hospital process, the patient gets 1 or 2 physical therapy sessions, and how the exercises should be done is explained to the patient. After the hospital process, the patient should have intensive physical therapy sessions, and doing this with an experienced physiotherapist can speed up the recovery time.
Like all surgeries, there are some risks and complications that can occur with height reduction surgery, however, it is important to choose the right doctor and the team to prevent them. You can read more about what are the risks and complications of height reduction surgery from our article.
Non-surgical alternatives for reducing height are limited. In some cases, physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises may help improve posture and alignment, giving the illusion of a shorter stature however they won't provide any permanent results.
The typical height reduction surgery takes 2-3 hours, depending on how much of the bone will be cut during the surgery and the complexity of the procedure for each individual.
The scarring is minimal with limb reduction surgery, some incisions are cut through the legs during the surgery however they heal fast after the surgery
Height reduction surgery is usually done under general anesthesia but it can also be done with local anesthesia. After the anesthesiologist’s opinions are taken, the patient can decide for themselves to have the surgery with either general or local anesthesia.
With the height reduction surgery, it is expected for patients to walk unaided 2-3 months after the surgery. After the patient succeeds to walk unaided, they can start to go back to their normal lives.
In some cases, height reduction surgery can be combined with other procedures to address additional concerns. For example, if there are deformities or malalignments, the surgeon may perform corrective procedures simultaneously.
