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What to do if i'm 4 foot 11 and i want the sergury to where they can make your legs longer or whatever it is. ?
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I wouldn't do it: Leg lengthening procedures are usually reserved for people who are very short (such as those with dwarfism) and are under 4 feet tall. The recovery from the procedure is quite long and there are many complications. I would recommend you not have the surgery.
Answered 10/4/2016
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