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Height is the blackpill. Under ~175cm and you’ll get filtered unless you compensate. Lifts = short-term cope. If you’re done coping, there are two surgical routes: Limb Lengthening (LL) and Heel Implants. This is the no-BS breakdown.
Method: Controlled bone break + gradual extension (internal nail or external frame).
Pros
Cons
Best for: Legit manlets who can fund it, tolerate pain, and stick to rehab(LDAR).
Method: Implant in the heel/sole area to add ~2–5 cm internally.
Pros
Cons
Best for: 170–178 cm guys who just want a small passive edge without nuking a year+ on rehab.
Limb Lengthening (LL)
Method: Controlled bone break + gradual extension (internal nail or external frame).

Pros
- Permanent height (≈5–8 cm typical; more with multiple segments).
- True stature—no reliance on shoes.
- Ends heightcope if successful.
Cons
- Cost: ~$70k–$200k+ depending on device/country.
- Time/discipline: months of limited mobility + relentless physio (LDAR).
- Risks: nerve issues, joint stiffness, chronic pain, bad gait if you overdo it or slack on rehab.
Best for: Legit manlets who can fund it, tolerate pain, and stick to rehab(LDAR).
Heel Implants
Method: Implant in the heel/sole area to add ~2–5 cm internally.

Pros
- Cheaper (~$5k–$15k).
- Faster recovery vs LL.
- Permanent boost without managing lifts (cope devices).
Cons
- Limited gains (max ~5 cm).
- Bad placement can feel weird or alter gait.
- Scars/implant shift possible.
- Still gets mogged by LL in raw stature.
Best for: 170–178 cm guys who just want a small passive edge without nuking a year+ on rehab.
Decision Matrix
- <170 cm: LL is the only true exit; otherwise be honest that you’re choosing LDAR (accepting your baseline) or non-surgical cope.
- 170–178 cm: Heel implants or quality lifts can give you the social bump; LL only if you want a permanent reset and can handle the grind.
- ≥180 cm: Height isn’t your bottleneck—focus on gym/skin/style/face. Calling it “LDAR” here is just cope; fix the real weak links.
Bottom Line
- LL = maximum, permanent gains with maximum cost, risk, and rehab discipline. Not LDAR—this is suffer-now, reap-later.
- Heel implants = modest, permanent gains with lower cost/risk, but capped potential.
- LDAR is a choice to accept your lot and stop chasing height—not a synonym for recovery.
TL;DR
- LL if you’re truly short and willing to grind through pain, physio, and $$$ for a permanent fix.
- Heel implants if you’re average-ish and want +2–5 cm without pausing life.
- LL = opting out entirely—don’t misuse it for rehab; LL recovery is rotting.
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