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Is height increase surgery actually effective and how much does it cost I'm not happy with my current height and wondering if this procedure could help me gain a few centimeters

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Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Limb lengthening surgery, or height increase surgery, can be effective for achieving a desired height, with most patients gaining 5-8 cm. However, the cost can vary significantly, ranging from ‚Çπ5,00,000 to ‚Çπ15,00,000 in India.

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