Doctor claims he can make patients taller; watch video
An orthopaedic surgeon claimed that he could make people taller by up to 5.6 inches by stretching their limbs.
FollowA doctor claims that he can stretch patients' limbs by up to 5.6 inches. Orthopaedic surgeon Shahab Mahboubian utilises a nail to perform height-lengthening surgery. Reportedly, extending the femur up to 8 centimetres will cost $75,000, increase the tibias for up to 6.5 cms, and cost $85,000.
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Patients have to pay $155K for both the procedure. As per the video, after surgery, people need a walker for up to four months. The restoration time is 3-4 months, and after that, a patient can walk without anyone's help. Also, he can participate in sports activities after 6 to 8 months. The surgery includes cutting a person's bone and attaching an adaptable 'nail' for lengthening the femur.
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Many videos of the procedure were posted on Instagram by Dr Shahab Mahboubian. One of the videos mentions that a person had a height of 5.5 inches. However, after the process, the size of the person was increased by 3 inches. Watch the video.
