Male height surgery

NY Times - Limb-lengthening has been practiced by orthopedic surgeons for decades as a means of correcting deformities or length discrepancies. But in height surgery, also called stature-lengthening, it can be used for patients who wish to add a few inches to their height. The cosmetic procedure has grabbed more attention recently. Patient numbers are difficult to track, but four clinics in the United States said that they had received an uptick in interest over the past decade.

....The risks have made height surgery a contentious topic, and the procedure is expensive. It can cost between $70,000 and $150,000 in the United States, driving some people to seek treatment abroad.