Limb Lengthening Surgery in Turkey

PROF. DR. YÜKSEL YURTTAŞ

25+ Years Experience, 800+ Patients Worldwide

Dr. Yüksel Yurttaş is an orthopaedic surgeon with over 25 years of medical experience, specialising in limb lengthening surgery. His career began at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1997, followed by years of service in military hospitals, where he developed extensive experience in complex orthopaedic surgery. He currently practises at Esencan International Hospital in Istanbul and also holds an academic role at Esenyurt University.

About the Surgeon

PROCEDURES

Advanced Limb Lengthening Solutions

Leg Lengthening

Gain 8-10 cm with one procedure, or 14-17 cm with two procedures, using advanced methods including LON, Fitbone, and Precice 2.

Arm Lengthening

Restore upper body proportions and function with a specialized, minimally invasive humerus lengthening procedure.

Clavicle Lengthening

Broaden shoulder width and enhance overall physique with an aesthetic clavicle lengthening procedure.

BEFORE & AFTER

Limb lengthening surgery results

Before: Before and after results of leg lengthening surgery showing an 8 cm (3.1 inches) height increase in femurs for a patient from Mexico. — LON · Femur **172 cm (5’7.7”) to 180 cm (5’11”) | +8 cm Femurs** A patient from Mexico underwent leg lengthening surgery on his femurs and gained 8 cm, increasing his height from 172 cm to 180 cm in 3 months.

After: Before and after results of leg lengthening surgery showing an 8 cm (3.1 inches) height increase in femurs for a patient from Mexico. — LON · Femur **172 cm (5’7.7”) to 180 cm (5’11”) | +8 cm Femurs** A patient from Mexico underwent leg lengthening surgery on his femurs and gained 8 cm, increasing his height from 172 cm to 180 cm in 3 months.

Before: Limb lengthening surgery before and after result using the LON method in Turkey. The patient achieved a 10.5 cm height gain (from 163 cm to 173.5 cm) performed by Dr. Yuksel Yurttas. — LON · Femur **163 cm (5’4”) to 173.5 cm (5’8.3”) | +10.5 cm Femurs** A patient underwent LON limb lengthening surgery in his femurs and gained 10.5 cm, reaching 163 cm to 173.5 cm in 3.5 months.

After: Limb lengthening surgery before and after result using the LON method in Turkey. The patient achieved a 10.5 cm height gain (from 163 cm to 173.5 cm) performed by Dr. Yuksel Yurttas. — LON · Femur **163 cm (5’4”) to 173.5 cm (5’8.3”) | +10.5 cm Femurs** A patient underwent LON limb lengthening surgery in his femurs and gained 10.5 cm, reaching 163 cm to 173.5 cm in 3.5 months.

Before: Before and after image of a Chinese patient who gained 8.1 cm in height through leg lengthening surgery, increasing from 165 cm to 173 cm in three months. — LON · Femur **165 cm (5’5”) to 173 cm (5’8”) | +8 cm Femurs** A patient from China increased his height by 8.1 cm with femur lengthening with the LON method, growing from 165 cm to 173 cm in 3 months.

After: Before and after image of a Chinese patient who gained 8.1 cm in height through leg lengthening surgery, increasing from 165 cm to 173 cm in three months. — LON · Femur **165 cm (5’5”) to 173 cm (5’8”) | +8 cm Femurs** A patient from China increased his height by 8.1 cm with femur lengthening with the LON method, growing from 165 cm to 173 cm in 3 months.

Before: Leg lengthening surgery before and after growing 8 cm taller — LON · Femur **170 cm (5’7”) to 178 cm (5’10”) | +8 cm Femurs** A patient from Belgium grew 8 cm taller through limb lengthening surgery with the LON method, increasing his height from 170 cm to 178 cm.

After: Leg lengthening surgery before and after growing 8 cm taller — LON · Femur **170 cm (5’7”) to 178 cm (5’10”) | +8 cm Femurs** A patient from Belgium grew 8 cm taller through limb lengthening surgery with the LON method, increasing his height from 170 cm to 178 cm.

Before: 171 cm (5 feet 7 inches) to 180.3 cm (5 feet 11 inches) before and after femur limb lengthening with LON method, +8.8 cm (3.5 inches) height increase — LON · Femur **171.5 cm (5’7.5”) to 180.3 cm (5’11”) | +8.8 cm Femurs** A patient from the USA underwent leg lengthening surgery on his femurs and gained 8.8 cm, reaching 180.3 cm from 171.5 cm in 3 months.

After: 171 cm (5 feet 7 inches) to 180.3 cm (5 feet 11 inches) before and after femur limb lengthening with LON method, +8.8 cm (3.5 inches) height increase — LON · Femur **171.5 cm (5’7.5”) to 180.3 cm (5’11”) | +8.8 cm Femurs** A patient from the USA underwent leg lengthening surgery on his femurs and gained 8.8 cm, reaching 180.3 cm from 171.5 cm in 3 months.

Before: 156 cm to 167 cm | +11 cm femur & tibia — **156 cm (5’1”) to 167 cm (5’6”) | +11 cm** A patient from Latin America gained 11 cm through two leg lengthening surgeries: 5.7 cm in the tibias and 5.3 cm in the femurs.

After: 156 cm to 167 cm | +11 cm femur & tibia — **156 cm (5’1”) to 167 cm (5’6”) | +11 cm** A patient from Latin America gained 11 cm through two leg lengthening surgeries: 5.7 cm in the tibias and 5.3 cm in the femurs.

Before: 157 cm (5 feet 2 inches) to 173 cm (5 feet 8 inches) before and after Precice 2 femur leg lengthening, +8 cm (3.1 inches) gain — Precice 2 · Femur **157 cm (5’2”) to 165 cm (5’5”) | +8 cm Femurs** A patient from California underwent limb lengthening surgery with the Precice 2 system and gained 8.2 cm, growing from 157 cm to 165 cm in less than 3 months.

After: 157 cm (5 feet 2 inches) to 173 cm (5 feet 8 inches) before and after Precice 2 femur leg lengthening, +8 cm (3.1 inches) gain — Precice 2 · Femur **157 cm (5’2”) to 165 cm (5’5”) | +8 cm Femurs** A patient from California underwent limb lengthening surgery with the Precice 2 system and gained 8.2 cm, growing from 157 cm to 165 cm in less than 3 months.

Before: 159 cm (5 feet 3 inches) to 174 cm (5 feet 8.5 inches) before and after after two limb lengthening surgeries on femur and tibia, +15 cm (5.9 inches) growth — **159 cm (5’2.5”) to 174 cm (5’8.5”) | +15 cm with Two Surgeries** A patient from Russia gained 15 cm with two limb lengthening surgeries, going from 159 cm to 174 cm.

After: 159 cm (5 feet 3 inches) to 174 cm (5 feet 8.5 inches) before and after after two limb lengthening surgeries on femur and tibia, +15 cm (5.9 inches) growth — **159 cm (5’2.5”) to 174 cm (5’8.5”) | +15 cm with Two Surgeries** A patient from Russia gained 15 cm with two limb lengthening surgeries, going from 159 cm to 174 cm.

Before: 154 cm to 163 cm | +9.1 cm femurs — LON · Femur **154 cm (5’05”) to 163 cm (5’4”) | +9.1 cm Femurs** A patient from New Zealand gained 9.1 cm with leg lengthening surgery on her femurs, combined with a personalized rehabilitation program, growing from 154 cm to 163 cm in 2 months.

After: 154 cm to 163 cm | +9.1 cm femurs — LON · Femur **154 cm (5’05”) to 163 cm (5’4”) | +9.1 cm Femurs** A patient from New Zealand gained 9.1 cm with leg lengthening surgery on her femurs, combined with a personalized rehabilitation program, growing from 154 cm to 163 cm in 2 months.

More Patient Results

YOUR LIMB LENGTHENING PROCESS EXPLAINED

Complete Care, From Start to Finish

Every limb lengthening journey is unique, and yours deserves the highest level of expertise and care. With our all-inclusive programs and personalized care, we support you through every stage, from your first contact to surgery and recovery, so you can focus on what matters most: your goals and your future.

Inside Our Limb Lengthening Rehabilitation Center

CONSULTATION & PREPARATION

Start with a one-on-one consultation. We listen to your goals, answer your questions, and build a clear roadmap so you know exactly what to expect from day one.

Take the First Step

PRECISION SURGERY WITH PROF. DR. YURTTAS

Prof. Dr. Yuksel Yurttas, a top expert in limb lengthening, performs your surgery using the latest technology with precision. You receive full care and support during your hospital stay.

Your Method Options

REHABILITATION & FOLLOW-UP

Receive comprehensive rehabilitation at our advanced center, with all-inclusive programs, 24/7 support, specialized physiotherapy, and continuous follow-up until full recovery.

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WHY PROF. DR. YURTTAS FOR LIMB LENGTHENING SURGERY?

Hear why patients from all over the world choose Prof. Dr. Yuksel Yurttas for limb lengthening surgery. Watch real patient stories, interviews, and life-changing results on our YouTube channel.

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Dr Yuksel Yurttas Reviews from 15 Real Limb Lengthening Patients

BLOG & NEWS

From pre-op preparation to recovery and beyond, we've got you covered.

July 2, 2026

Prof. Dr. Yüksel Yurttaş Meets Fitbone Developer Prof. Rainer Baumgart at Türkiye Launch

Prof. Dr. Yüksel Yurttaş attended the Fitbone Türkiye launch in Istanbul, where he met with Prof. Rainer Baumgart, the developer of the Fitbone fully internal limb lengthening system.

February 16, 2026

The Complete Five-Year Case: Leg, Clavicle, and Humerus Lengthening in One Patient

Over the course of five years, one patient underwent three separate leg lengthening procedures, followed by bilateral clavicle lengthening and, most recently, bilateral humerus lengthening with the Fitbone system. This was not a five-surgery plan established at the beginning. The patient was young, physically active, and worked as a fitness trainer. He entered his first treatment in strong physical condition and remained highly committed to rehabilitation throughout the years

7 things no one tells you about limb lengthening surgery cover image

March 10, 2025

7 Things No One Tells You About Getting Taller with Limb Lengthening Surgery

So, you have been scrolling through Google late at night, researching height surgery, also known as limb lengthening surgery, and you have read all the basics. You know it's possible. You know people go through with it. But the truth is, there is a lot that no one talks about. Fortunately, we have gathered insights from hundreds of patients who have undergone the procedure with Dr. Yuksel Yurttas and shared their experiences. Here is what you need to know. 1. It’s a Mental Ma