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A member asked:

Is it possible to increase 20cm of height with limb lengthening? 10cm on the upper leg and 10cm on the lower leg.

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Unlikely: Given your age, you are expecting an extra 12 inches (30 cm) of growth. I would talk with your physician or specialist so you can have reasonable expectations for this procedure. You also haven't mentioned your current height.

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

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