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Frequently asked
questions
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Dr.Alexander Barinov
MD, PhD, orthopaedic surgeon
answers your questions
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How long does the height increasing procedure
take?
The duration of the procedure depends on the amount of the lengthening and the individual bones' regeneratory abilities,
differing with each patient. Thus, as an example, 5-8 cm lengthening takes about 7-10 monthes, but again, varies depending on the amount of lengthening
and depends on the particulars of each patient.
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What are the side effects of the height increasing
procedure?
During the limb lengthening procedure there may be such side effects as a
pain, an itching, inflammations, and deceleration of the bones'
consolidation. However, since the condition of the patient is always under our physicians'
control, there is very little in the way of dangerous complications. Only by using the cosmetic limb lengthening technology which was worked out by Dr.Yegorov, is it possible to significantly decrease the level of any side effects and
complications. At our Centre hundreds of cosmetic leg form correction and leg lengthening operations were
performed. And we have not had any serious complications in all these cases. All our patients are healthy and satisfied by the operations'
results.
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Once the surgery is finished and healed will your legs be as strong as they were prior to the
surgery?
The bones fully regenerate several months after the operation and become as strong as before the
treatment.
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Is this an approved method in your country and where is the procedure
done?
This method is approved in Russia. And such procedures are performed absolutely legally in russian state and private
clinics.
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At what age is it possible to undergo the cosmetic height increase and leg form correction
procedures?
The age of patients may be from 16 to 60 years.
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Will patients be in wheelchairs for part of the
treatment?
There is not any necessity for wheelchairs. Patients can walk independently with crutches or even without them in the first days after the
operation.
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Could you tell me something about the doctors that operate at your center? What are their
qualifications?
Dr.Yegorov is the founder of the cosmetic limb lengthening
technology.
During the last 20 years he and developed the safest
method for the cosmetic limb lengthening. He based his choice on the
Ilizarov method, because it is the safest. Dr.Yegorov, along with other orthopedists in his group, has
modified the Ilizarov method and adapted it for the cosmetic use. Dr.Yegorov has been awarded the title "Honoured Inventor of the Russian Federation" and
has exellent qualifications. He has over 40 inventions and patents to his credit.
Dr.Teterin is likewise an orthopedist of the highest qualification.
Their assistants are all highly qualified orthopedists.
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What if the patient
wants to increase height and correct the
shape of the legs as well?
It is possible to perform limb lengthening and correction during a single
procedure. This procedure is like the simple limb lengthening operation and
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If I wanted to get taller, would I have to fly to Russia or do
you have any clinics or hospitals here in the USA?
Sorry, but we do not know any clinics in the USA where the cosmetic height
increasing and leg form correction procedures are performed. Many people
who have the correspondence with us have informed us about this. (Unfortunately, here in the United States no doctor allows
the lengthening surgery for cosmetic purposes.
I have done extensive research and have found several places in the United
States, but these centers will only perform these procedures for deformities and limb length
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Are there any
international patients in your Centre now?
Yes at the present time there are foreign patients from United States
and
Germany. These patients are undergoing the height increase
procedures in our Centre. How much does the height increasing procedure
cost?
Dr.Yegorov works with different clinics, both state and
private. The total cost of the procedure including all necessary expenses is from
$15,000 to $30,000 US dollars depending on the clinic and the accommodation and
service conditions.
Can you also lengthen arms to provide a balance for the
new length of the legs?
We perform the upper arms lengthening
procedures only in cases with very big visible disproportions of the body,
legs and arms. Usually it is not so necessary.
You can also ask another question which does not included at the
list above. For it please write in the form
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Centre of Anthropometrical
(Orthopaedical) Cosmetology and Correction Ltd.
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