Just got back from the medical appointment / examination with Dr. Kozyra.
He approves of extending a single segment (usually tibias) by a maximum of 7 cm. There seems to be potential for more if the bones regenerate exceptionally well and the tissues allow for further stretching. However, he advises against exceeding 5 cm per segment, stating that any complications would be the patient’s responsibility.
The surgery itself takes around 1.5 hours per limb. After the surgery, the doctor schedules weekly meetings with the patient during the lengthening phase and monthly meetings during the consolidation phase. Both phases typically last about 7-8 months, with full recovery potentially taking up to 1 year.
As per the doctor, he has performed approximately 30 limb lengthening procedures for cosmetic purposes and numerous others to address limb length inequalities.
