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https://www.unilad.co.uk/life/texas-man-undergoes-cosmetic-limb-lengthening-surgery-to-be-6-foot-1/
Alfonso Flores, 28, from Dallas, Texas, has wanted to be taller ever since the age of 12 and finally underwent the surgery seven months ago to achieve his ideal height.
Previously 5ft 11, Alfonso is now 6ft 1, and was able to walk just 24 hours after his surgery.
To achieve his new height, Alfonso’s legs were broken in two places and a state-of-the-art telescopic rod was implanted into the cartilage of the bone. The device was then pulled apart gradually so that it slowly separated the two bone segments.
New living bone then grew to fill the gap created, increasing the overall length of the limb.
Discussing the matter, he said to the Mail Online, ‘I know 5’11’ is a great height, and many people would love to be that tall, but I wanted just a little more than that. This is something that I’ve really wanted to do as far as I can remember – since I was 12