Cosmetic Limb-Lengthening Surgery: Risks Outweigh Rewards?

Some people are getting surgery to become taller, which is risky.

Surgeons cut bones and slowly pull them apart to make the body grow new bone.

It's a slow process, and the body is constantly trying to repair itself.

This can be very painful and requires months of recovery.

The process can also lead to problems like stiff joints and nerve damage.

While this surgery has benefits for people with real bone problems, it might not be worth the trouble and risk just to gain a few inches in height.