Is There Surgery For Height Increase?

Question

If so, is there any bad things about it? Im only 15 now, but I want to get one because im only like 5'10".

Answer 1

...You're 5'10, you don't need to be taller...and you are 15, you still have time to grow.

Answer 2

there IS surgery, but I wonder if you'd really want it . . .

What they do is break the thigh bones (saw them apart, actually) then fasten them together with an adjutable "clamp".  Then every couple of weeks or so they adjust the "clamp" so that it stretches the bone.  New bone grows in the "crack" between the two parts.

The problem is, this process is EXTREMLY painful.  It takes 12-18 MONTHs to gain just an inch or two.  During that time you have to wear a special harness on your lower body to keep the screws and supports in place.  And since both your thigh bones are essentially broken, you will probably be in a wheel chair during that time.  Can't afford the possible damage of trying to walk on unhealed thigh bones . . . .

All in all, you'd gain about 2 inches.

The surgery is alo rather expensive, and since you're already "normal" height, it is doubtful that insurance would pay for it.

If you're 5'10" at 15, you have reached a respectable height.  Not everybody is 6 feet tall.  The surgery for you would be just vanity - selfishness. it is therefore also questionable whether any doctor would actually do it, although if you pay for it yourself you can always find a doctro that will take your money.

Answer 3

erm

I'm 14 nearly 15 and I'm 5ft 1

Think yourself luckey dude

Answer 4

Yes.

It involves breaking the bones in your legs.

You would not be eligible at 5'10".

~M~

Answer 5

If you are 15 and 5 10 you still may grow....I think the surgery for that is very painful and will not be worth it for a couple inches.  You may still sprout up by your senior year.  

Answer 6

give me a break kid. you are only 15. 5'10 is not that short for that age. i was 5'11 wen i was 15 n im 6'2 now.