"Finally the most important issue to consider is that lengthening for stature in any individual over 5 foot tall is primarily for aesthetic and psychological reasons and does not improve function. It does seem to improve body image in patients with what we call short stature neurosis. Nevertheless, the issue of function is of greatest concern to us. This procedure can damage nerves, muscles and joints. If such damage were to occur it could become irreversible leading to long term problems such as arthritis, limitation of joint motion and pain. Pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis are rare with this surgery, but they can occur and could lead to sudden shortness of breath, chronic leg swelling and even death. While loss of life and limb have never occurred to us with this procedure, one must still weigh the risks of undergoing a major surgical procedure versus the benefits of increasing ones stature by 3 inches. Proceeding with the surgery is a very personal decision. "
This is making me scared 
Thanks guys.I am at 5 ft 6.Although the urge of gaining 3 more inches to make me 5 ft 9 (average) is high,I still need to evaluate the risks-both surgical as well as other factors such as time,money etc..
Thanks cyborg..I will DM you..There are many people who have a strong desire/motivation to do the surgery but just do not have the time/money or the risk appetite..If it were to be a "simple" cosmetic procedure such as a nose job or a liposuction, I am sure the number would have been 50X..Knowing the impact it can have on someone who is of a below average height,I am almost certain about it..
Don't you guys think that short dudes need to change their perspective and increase acceptance rather than going through this surgery?
Agreed. I understand that short men (under 5 foot 7 esp) are not seen as desirable by society.In fact, I was rejected by a girl yesterday for being short( I am 5 foot 6). But the issue here is surgical risk, time etc...How about this attitude- I know that a large portion of women would find me undesirable. However, a certain sect might find it a non-issue and would value other traits more.Let me have a relationship with one of these women and focus on my other passions/vocation and be accomplished? I know having this shift in mindset is easier said than done since I am unable to do it myself and struggle with it..
I agree that some risks are the same
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