King
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-WHAT WOULD BE THE PROCEDURE TO MAKE ME 15cm TALL AND TOTAL COST??
Hi! Thank you for reaching out about Height Lengthening! You can increase height 8 cm (3.1 inches) with one lengthening procedure on your femurs. This costs $75K USD. Also lengthening tibias can increase height by an additional 6.5 cm (2.5 inches). It costs $155K USD to lengthen both tibias and femurs. Financing is available through care credit, where the ability to finance is dependent on your credit rating. Insurance will help you cover the cost of physical therapy and medications! The cost includes hospital stay for 3 days, implant costs, x-rays, and office visits.
-I PLAY COMPETITIVE SPORTS, WILL I'LL EVER BE ABLE TO PLAY AGAIN EFFICIENTLY IF I GET LL?
The recovery is 3-4 months before you can walk without assistance and 8 months before you can run. You can play competitive sports after a year. It takes It is recommended that you stay in Los Angeles for 3-4 months, but if you can’t then a minimum of 2 weeks is necessary. Please let me know if you have any questions or when you’re ready to book your consultation! I’ll help you book
-WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE COMPLICATION AND SIDE EFFECTS OF LL??
We have seen compartment syndrome occur in the lower legs, but this is taken care of right away without any long term problems. The use of newer technology, along with proper control of blood pressure and special medications, have significantly reduced this risk. Some other risks include infection, blood clots, joint stiffness, hardware failure, poor bone development, and early consolidation. Most of these risks are less than 5% combined. Dr. Mahboubian will make sure to be in contact with you to ensure that your risks are minimized throughout the Lengthening phase. If anything arises, it will be taken care of right away without long term issues.
-IS THERE ANY AGE LIMIT OR ANYTHING FOR LL??
Yes, you should be preferably between 19 and 40.The recovery would be better and fast if you are under 25