5) As a patient, I have to have faith in your expertise and opinions. Although some medical professionals oppose leg-lengthening for aesthetic purposes, I believe it is ultimately the decision of the patient and the operating physician to assess whether the procedure is sufficiently safe and secure for such cosmetic recommendations.
– I do not recommend tibial lengthening for those who are normal unless there are significant psychological issues involved.
Could we obtain a more comprehensive explanation for this? I’m a bit perplexed. This is a very blunt response.
I actually inquired about it (not directly, due to him mentioning that his son shares the same height as me but he won’t perform the operation on him). What he meant is that since the procedure is challenging (particularly psychologically), one should explore other methods to overcome height neurosis. One must ensure that height is indeed the source of their distress. If your height neurosis is genuinely troubling you, then you should contemplate undergoing it. If it’s merely a passing concern, engage in a hobby or pursue another interest (a suggestion he made to me directly).
