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Story summary
- 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.
