FAQ

A procedure that permanently increases height by cutting the leg bone in a controlled way and lengthening it about 1 mm per day; the body fills the gap with new bone. It is performed for both aesthetic and medical reasons, with physical therapy support throughout.
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Under general anesthesia: the femur or tibia is cut, an internal nail (and in LON, an external fixator) is placed. Lengthening starts about 5 days after surgery at 1 mm/day, followed by a consolidation period. Devices are removed once the bone has healed.
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Healthy adults aged 18–55 with closed growth plates — for medical reasons (leg length discrepancy, deformities) or aesthetic ones. Serious conditions such as uncontrolled heart disease or diabetes rule it out; eligibility is confirmed with examinations and X-rays.
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X-ray review for proportion planning, detailed blood tests, EKG and anesthesia evaluation. Chronic conditions may require extra tests. The surgery date is set only after all results are approved.

Tibia: less pain, more mobility, but less lengthening (5–8 cm) and higher nerve risk. Femur: more lengthening (6–10 cm), faster healing, lower infection risk, but more pain. Your goals and anatomy decide; discuss both in consultation.

A single surgery achieves 6–9 cm; with a second surgery the total can reach 12–16 cm. By method: Precice up to 8–8.5 cm, LON up to 9–10 cm. An 8 cm gain takes ~85 days of lengthening; 10 cm about 105 days.
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Yes — the lengthening amount is planned from your leg-to-torso ratio and the golden ratio before surgery, so legs stay in harmony with your torso and arm span. Gradual lengthening lets the body adapt naturally.

Internal methods (Precice, Fitbone) leave only small incision scars that fade over time. LON leaves marks at fixator pin sites. Silicone strips, creams or laser treatment can reduce visibility further.

About 4 days in hospital; lengthening starts day 5 at 1 mm/day (8 cm ≈ 85 days). Unassisted walking typically 2–3 months after lengthening ends; daily life gradually returns from month 4; full recovery and sports in 9–12 months.

Essential. It runs through every phase — early mobility, daily stretching during lengthening, then balance and strengthening work. Patients who follow the program consistently recover faster and gain more length safely.
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With LON, assisted walking starts during lengthening. With internal methods, a wheelchair protects the healing bone during lengthening. Most patients walk unassisted around 5–6 months after surgery.

As with any surgery there are risks: infection, delayed bone healing, nerve irritation, muscle tightness, blood clots and psychological strain. Each has an established management path — wound care, physiotherapy, medication, and close follow-up keep them rare and treatable. We discuss all of them openly before you decide.
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The first days are the most intense and are controlled with prescribed painkillers. During lengthening, mild-to-moderate stretching pain is normal and eased by physiotherapy. Most patients feel significant relief within 4–6 weeks.

Three methods, three price levels — each all-inclusive. The right one for you depends on your bone quality, weight, budget and comfort expectations. Every price includes: airport welcome and VIP transfers operated by our partner travel agency, 2 nights hotel before surgery, hospital stay, surgeon & hospital fees, in-hospital physiotherapy and medications, walker/crutches/wheelchair, patient kit and free consultations. Post-discharge accommodation is separate — see the packages below.
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Stay at our partner hotel with the medical team on site, choose a company apartment at a lower price, arrange your own stay nearby, or recover at home with remote follow-up via your dedicated WhatsApp care group. Details in the packages below.
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Check the surgeon’s experience and case volume, hospital accreditation (e.g. JCI), transparent all-inclusive pricing, post-surgery support (physiotherapy, wound care, psychology), and real patient references you can talk to.
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Turkey’s first limb lengthening center: founded by a two-time patient, JCI-accredited partner hospitals, LON/Fitbone/Precice expertise, all-inclusive transparent pricing, and a team that stays with you from first call to full recovery — plus hundreds of documented patient stories.
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