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Height Surgery Trend Surges Despite Risks and Costs

2/18/2026

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  • Aaron Trinh, a 25-year-old from Houston, became interested in height surgery after discovering it on TikTok.
  • The procedure involves fracturing leg bones to increase height.
  • Cosmetic use of limb-lengthening has surged despite medical uses.
  • The surgery carries significant risks, including complications and a lengthy recovery, financed by Trinh's father with $140,000.
  • Costs range from $70,000 to $150,000, with some patients seeking treatment abroad.