2007-05-05 07:44:52 · 14 answers · asked by Aliyah K 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
A permanent resolution could involve visiting an orthopaedic surgeon. Yes, this involves cutting down your legs by a specially trained surgeon. It would be expensive, and probably not covered by your medical or hospitalization insurance company.
Leg shortening surgery is also performed under general anesthesia. Generally, femoral shortening is preferred to tibial shortening, as larger resections are possible. Femoral shortening can be performed by open or closed methods at various femur locations. The bone to be shortened is cut, and a section is removed. The ends of the cut bone are joined together, and a metal plate with screws or an inter-medullary rod down the center of the bone is placed across the bone incision to hold it in place during healing.
In the case of leg shortening surgery, two to three weeks of hospitalization is common. Occasionally, a cast is placed on the leg for three to four weeks. Muscle weakness is common, and muscle-strengthening therapy is started as soon as tolerated after surgery. Crutches are required for six to eight weeks. Some patients may require from six to 12 months to regain normal knee control and function. The intramedullary rod is usually removed after a year.
So, if you don't want to wear flats or have to go around without "poofy" hair on top of your head, it is a solution. HOWEVER, I do not think it is a good solution. It is just another possibility
2007-05-05 09:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be 2-3 inches shorter, then I suggest you hang around people that are 2-3 inches taller than you. =)
2007-05-05 15:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by Shorty and you know it! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could give me those inches, cause I want to be 2 or 3 inches taller. But that is something that you just can't help. I am sure that you are just fine like you are, and tall people are the ones who make it as models.
2007-05-05 14:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by pixeydust77 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea and i want to be 2-3 inches taller all the time
2007-05-05 14:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if you find a way to get rid of 3 inches, feel free to send them my way
2007-05-05 14:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by Happy Britches 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres no way around it. Your tall, not a bad thing. Embrace it and stop complaining about being tall.
2007-05-05 15:00:30 · answer #6 · answered by eyehavenomoney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would somebody pass a saw to this person?
2007-05-05 14:52:58 · answer #7 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slouch and keep your knees slightly bent whenever you walk or stand.
2007-05-05 14:49:13 · answer #8 · answered by darth_momm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get down off of your soap box then!
2007-05-05 14:48:10 · answer #9 · answered by a_k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i understand but i don't know how to do that. wear flats i guess.and make sure your hairs not too poofy on top.
2007-05-05 14:51:20 · answer #10 · answered by CJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋