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Women Seek Limb-Shortening Surgery for Love in Istanbul

9/8/2025

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Women in Istanbul are increasingly choosing limb-shortening surgery to appear shorter for romantic reasons.
Clinics perform this procedure by cutting the femur or tibia, reducing height by up to 5.5 cm (2.2 inches).
Recovery is lengthy and painful, involving intensive physical therapy and risks like nerve damage and infections.
Height preferences in dating influence this trend, as studies indicate men often prefer shorter partners.
This phenomenon highlights societal pressures surrounding height and attractiveness.

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Story summary

Women in Istanbul are increasingly choosing limb-shortening surgery to appear shorter for romantic reasons.
Clinics perform this procedure by cutting the femur or tibia, reducing height by up to 5.5 cm (2.2 inches).
Recovery is lengthy and painful, involving intensive physical therapy and risks like nerve damage and infections.
Height preferences in dating influence this trend, as studies indicate men often prefer shorter partners.
This phenomenon highlights societal pressures surrounding height and attractiveness.