Cosmetic stature lengthening
Bilateral femur or tibia lengthening for healthy adults who want to be permanently taller. Our core procedure.
Gain6-8 cm
Istanbul, Turkey · Est. results in centimeters
Limb lengthening surgery, measured in millimeters. Felt for a lifetime.
Live Taller Now is a surgeon-led limb lengthening center in Istanbul. Healthy adults gain 6-8 cm per segment through distraction osteogenesis, with all-inclusive packages, in-house physiotherapy, and English-speaking care from day one.
1 mm/day distraction · LON & Precice 2 methods · Packages $15,000-$45,000
Limb lengthening in Turkey, key facts
- Typical gain / segment6-8 cm femur
- Lengthening rate1 mm per day
- Package price range$15k-45k all-inclusive
- Stay in Istanbul2-3 months
- Methods offeredLON · Precice 2
- Full recovery9-18 months
- SurgeonOp. Dr. S. Karaman
- HospitalAccredited, Istanbul
Procedures
Lengthening and correction, under one roof
Every procedure below follows the same biology, distraction osteogenesis, applied to a different goal. All are performed by Op. Dr. Serdar Karaman in a licensed private hospital in Istanbul.
How it works
Limb length discrepancy correction
Single-leg lengthening to equalize legs after trauma, infection, or congenital difference, restoring gait and easing back pain.
Correction2-8 cm
Deformity correction
Correction of bow legs (genu varum) and knock knees (genu valgum), with or without simultaneous lengthening.
Axis correctionper plan
Precice 2 internal lengthening
Fully internal magnetic nail, no external frame, minimal scarring, remote-controlled lengthening at home in Istanbul.
Gainup to 8 cm
LON method lengthening
Lengthening Over Nail combines an internal rod with a temporary external fixator, earlier walking, shorter frame time, lower cost.
Gain6-8 cm
Fixator & nail removal
Planned removal of external fixators after distraction, and elective removal of internal nails 1.5-2 years after full consolidation.
Hospital stay1 night
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Why Turkey
Surgeon-led orthopedics at a fraction of Western prices
Turkey performs a high volume of limb lengthening procedures and is now among among the world's leading destinations for it. Patients choose Istanbul for the combination of high surgical volume, licensed private hospitals, dedicated rehabilitation, and prices well below those in the US and UK.
| Country | LON method | Internal nail (Precice type) | Vs. Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $15,000-$35,000 | $30,000-$45,000 | - |
| United States | $70,000-$100,000 | $100,000-$250,000 | 4-6× higher |
| United Kingdom | £50,000-£75,000 | £75,000-£150,000 | 3-5× higher |
| Germany | €45,000-€60,000 | €60,000-€120,000 | 2-4× higher |
Ranges reflect 2026 market averages for international patients; your written quote is confirmed after X-ray review. See the full cost breakdown →
Your surgeon
Op. Dr. Serdar Karaman
ORTHOPEDICS & TRAUMATOLOGY · ISTANBUL
- İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
- Istanbul Surgical Hospital
- Limb lengthening & deformity correction
Dr. Karaman is an orthopedics and traumatology specialist whose practice centers on limb lengthening and deformity correction, alongside arthroplasty, hand surgery, sports surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. He personally performs every osteotomy, plans each lengthening protocol, and reviews your weekly X-rays throughout distraction.
You meet your surgeon before you commit: every candidate receives a free X-ray-based assessment and a video consultation to discuss safe gain targets, method choice, and risks, honestly.
Full profile & credentialsYour journey
From first X-ray to final centimeter
- Day 0
Free remote assessment
Send your X-rays and health history. Dr. Karaman confirms candidacy, safe gain target, and method. You receive a fixed written quote.
- Week 1
Arrival & surgery
Airport pickup, pre-op tests, and surgery (2.5-4 hours under general anesthesia). 4-5 nights in hospital with pain management and first physiotherapy.
- Weeks 2-10
Distraction, 1 mm per day
Lengthening in four 0.25 mm adjustments daily. Weekly X-rays, daily physiotherapy, and 24/7 team support at your accommodation in Istanbul.
- Months 3-6
Consolidation at home
New bone hardens (roughly one month per centimeter gained). Remote follow-up with X-ray reviews; fixators removed when the surgeon confirms healing.
- Months 6-18
Full return to life
Unassisted walking typically by months 5-6, office work far earlier, running and sports cleared between months 9 and 18 depending on healing.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How much height can I gain?
Most patients gain 6-8 cm from femur lengthening or 5-7 cm from tibia lengthening in one procedure. Staged femur + tibia lengthening can reach 12-15 cm total, with higher risk and a longer recovery.
How much does it cost in Turkey?
All-inclusive packages typically run $15,000-$35,000 for LON and $30,000-$45,000 for Precice 2, versus $70,000-$150,000+ in the US. Full cost guide →
How long do I stay in Turkey?
Plan for 2-3 months: surgery week plus the supervised distraction phase. Precice 2 patients may fly home earlier with remote follow-up, at the surgeon's discretion.
Is it safe?
In experienced hands it's a well-established procedure. Real risks exist, pin-site infection, joint stiffness, nerve irritation, delayed healing, and we manage them with strict selection, a controlled 1 mm/day rate, and daily physiotherapy. Read the honest risk section →
Is the height gain permanent?
Yes. The new bone formed during distraction osteogenesis consolidates into normal, permanent bone, identical in strength to the rest of your skeleton.
Am I a candidate?
Healthy adults 18-55 with closed growth plates, BMI under ~30, realistic goals, and commitment to months of physiotherapy. Send your X-rays for a free, no-obligation answer.
Find out your safe gain, free, from your X-rays
Send two X-rays and your health history. Within 48 hours you'll know if you're a candidate, how many centimeters are safe for you, and your exact all-inclusive price. No obligation, no pressure.