As one of the leading centers in Turkey and among the few in the world for limb lengthening surgery, we operate on numerous local and international patients throughout the year, providing medical support to help them achieve greater height. The “Success Stories” shared by individuals who have undergone limb lengthening surgery at our center help clarify the thoughts of patients in the decision-making process and encourage them to reach out to us. Our 36-year-old American patient with a height of 167 cm, reached out to our center in a similar manner. After conducting various research, the patient chose Turkey and our center. After obtaining comprehensive information about height lengthening surgery methods, he officially began the process.
For those considering limb/leg lengthening surgery, performing certain exercise routines 3 to 4 weeks before the operation significantly improves comfort during the process. Our American patient started exercising following discussions with our patient representative, even before arriving in Turkey. Our representative shared an exercise file prepared by our physiotherapists and advised the patient to follow a disciplined exercise routine and stretch his muscles. By adhering to a highly disciplined exercise program, the patient made a significant contribution to his surgery preparation.
First Step in Turkey and Initial Height Lengthening Surgery Consultation
Our patient, who arrived in Istanbul from the United States for limb lengthening surgery, was greeted at the airport by our representatives and escorted to his hotel. Following a brief city tour, he arrived at our center for a medical consultation. Associate Professor Dr. Yunus Öç provided the patient with information about the height lengthening methods and learned about his expectations.
Since our patient was 167 cm tall, he aimed to increase his height by 7-8 cm. The leg lengthening method he had in mind was the Combined (LON) method. However, after a detailed consultation and examination with our doctor, it was decided that a femur (upper leg) operation would be performed using the Precice 2 method. The patient expressed that he would feel more comfortable with this method, as it results in minimal scarring after the operation. In the Precice 2 method, a motorized nail is inserted into the leg bone. Since there is no external device involved, the patient does not have to worry about visible scars.
Surgery Day: Step by Step from 167 cm to 175.8 cm

A patient ready for height lengthening surgery
Our doctor, Yunus Öç, completed all the necessary examinations for our American patient. The details of the examination included the following:
- Blood tests
- X-rays of bone structure
- Physical examination
- Calculation of the target height increase
Once the examinations and tests were completed, the surgery date was scheduled in coordination with the anesthesiology specialist. The patient, who was ready to undergo surgery using the Precice 2 method, was very excited on the day of the procedure.

After limb lengthening surgery using the Precice 2 method
The limb lengthening surgery, carried out using the Precice 2 method, was successfully completed as predicted by our doctor. During the procedure, the bones are intentionally and carefully fractured at a specific point where they can extend. Typically, a small gap of a few millimeters is left in the fractured area to allow for the formation of new tissue necessary for bone elongation.
Since the patient’s anatomy was suitable, a larger gap of approximately 8 mm was created instead of the standard few millimeters. This allowed for more room for elongation. Five days after the operation, the patient began the lengthening process, during which he had already achieved an 8 mm increase.
Given that the maximum extension capacity of the Precice device is 8 cm and that the patient’s muscles and nerves were in good condition, the patient successfully extended his height by an additional 8 cm with the doctor’s approval. As a result, the patient achieved a total height increase of 8.8 cm.
Height Lengthening Surgery: Current Height of Our Patient After Recovery
Our patient had a disciplined recovery process at our center and hotel. Thanks to the medical support provided by our team and the comfortable and dynamic environment of our hotel, the patient completed the process without feeling bored. Here is the patient’s current status:
Difference Before and After Height Lengthening Surgery
The Importance of Exercise Before and After Surgery
Just as the height lengthening methods play a key role in the success of the surgery, the patient’s body flexibility and muscle condition are equally important. From the moment patients reach out to us, we strongly recommend preoperative exercises. The exercise files prepared by our physiotherapy experts help patients relax their muscles and bones before surgery, significantly contributing to the success of the operation.
These exercises help patients learn proper posture, strengthen their muscles and nerves, and stretch their muscles to the ideal level. For our American patient, who achieved a healthy and comfortable height increase using the Precice 2 method, these exercises played a critical role.
Moreover, after the surgery, the patient received physiotherapy support both during his stay at the hospital and after being discharged to our hotel. He continued to perform the exercises taught by our physiotherapy specialists even after returning to his home country. All these efforts contributed to a balanced, smooth, pain-free, comfortable, and fast recovery process.

If you would like to learn more about height lengthening surgery, visit our center, consult with our doctor and specialists, or schedule an examination, please feel free to contact us. If you plan to travel from another city or country to our center, don’t forget to request an exercise program file from our patient representative.
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