Understand limb lengthening before you decide.
Honest, medically accurate answers to the questions patients ask most — written by Dr. Aman Khanna for anyone considering this surgery.
Limb Lengthening Surgery: The Full Process, Step by Step
From your first consultation through surgery, distraction, consolidation, and rehabilitation — exactly what happens and when, without the gloss.
Cost & BudgetingHow Much Does Limb Lengthening Cost? The Factors That Decide the Price
Why there is no single number, what the cost components actually are, and how to budget realistically for surgery, travel, and recovery.
Safety & RisksIs Limb Lengthening Safe? Risks, Recovery Timeline, and How Complications Are Managed
An honest account of what the risks are, how common they are, and what good surgical teams do when things don't go to plan.
CandidacyAm I a Candidate for Limb Lengthening? Height, Age, and Health Criteria
The medical, physical, and psychological criteria surgeons actually use — and why some people who want this surgery are advised against it.
Ready to ask your own questions?
A private consultation with Dr. Aman Khanna is the next step — no commitment, no pressure. Bring your questions; we'll give you the honest version.