There is no shortage of young people today who, while being of average height, wish to get taller in order to have a more attractive and self-assured physique. Some people have turned to the leg lengthening service, which has been proven to be a safe and effective procedure, due to the nature of their jobs, their plans for the future, or the fact that they are foreign students or overseas Vietnamese who want to blend in with the host country.

40-year-old actor gets his legs lengthened so he can land more new roles

NTH is a 40-year-old actor who underwent surgery to stretch his legs by 7 cm. The procedure was performed in Vietnam by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Doan, Director of the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics – 108 Military Central Hospital.

Sharing about his leg lengthening journey, actor NTH said: “I actually wanted to undergo leg lengthening when I was 20, but my financial situation at that time did not allow it and I was building my career. Also, back then, the intramedullary nailing technology did not exist and the time spent in an external fixator was still very long.

However, for an actor with a good-looking face, outstanding acting skills, and great feedback from directors in auditions, having short stature was very challenging. I hardly got the chance to play couples with actresses, and I was extremely unfit to “match” with fellow actresses at their ideal height. This prompted me to have leg lengthening surgery before I was too old. My work reaches maturity when I am 40 years old. At 40, I still have many years ahead to wear better clothes, to love life, to have more favorable situations, and to fulfill the wishes of my youth.”

According to Mr. N.T.H, before his surgery, he also went through a period of worry and anxiety because he was old and did not have the same advantages as young people. But after learning more about the treatment regimen, surgical methods, and previous leg lengthening cases as well as getting consulted by the medical team, he felt that every stage was safe and uneventful. Therefore, he decided to spend 2 months for the surgery and another 2 months resting and actively exercising to achieve the desired height.

N.T.H’s career will undoubtedly have many new turning points, many new spectacular roles on the screen, with his height changing from 164 cm to over 171 cm. “There’s nothing greater than letting yourself achieve your long-time wish to become a taller, more confident, and better dresser…” – Mr. N.T.H emphasized.

Photo of N.T.H before undergoing his leg lengthening surgery

9x girl hides her family from her leg lengthening surgery to become more attractive

N.D.L, born in 1990, was only 158 cm tall, but after seeing her close friends, who have model heights, the girl decided to hide her family in order to extend her legs by 5 cm.

Sharing about the decision to lengthen her legs when her height is not too low, N.D.L said that two of her close friends had already had their legs stretched, so the young girl from Hanoi already had a lot of experience, from choosing a prestigious institution at Dr. Doan’s to taking care of herself after surgery and planning exercise time and physical therapy to achieve the highest height. Her friends’ current appearance was the motivation for N.D.L to decide to stretch her legs to be taller and more beautiful.  “Although I am not too short, when I walked with friends who are nearly 170 cm tall, I felt inferior. Above all, I also wanted to have the height of a model, so I didn’t hesitate to get my legs stretched. Now the surgery is very simple as well.”

N.D.L also hid her decision to get surgery from her family. She decided to undergo the surgery herself, because L understood that after only 4-5 months, all her activities would return to normal. The surgery was quite simple. All services at Dr. Doan’s were excellent and very safe. Therefore, L feigned a business trip so that her parents wouldn’t have to worry. After finishing the long trip, her parents saw their daughter as a beautiful and confident woman! And now, when she goes out, many people look up and admire her height. L also enjoys a very confident and proud feeling when striding.

Photo of N.D.L before undergoing her leg lengthening surgery

Young man desires to be taller to realize his dream of studying abroad

Despite possessing a desirable height of 172 cm, the young man from Hanoi N.V.D still went to Dr. Doan’s to extend his legs by 6 cm, to achieve a height of 178 cm.

With the dream of studying in Spain and the desire to walk with his Western friends with pride, N.V.D did not hesitate to spend 2 months to get his legs lengthened by 6 cm.

Thanks to the good mental preparation and health background, the support of the family, excellent service and skills, and Dr. Doan’s great reputation, D was able to achieve his dream without much difficulty.

Photo of N.V.D before undergoing his leg lengthening surgery

The surgery went smoothly, and the recovery time was fast. D quickly returns to his normal life. After only 2 months of surgery, D is learning to walk on his new legs with a height that many people now have to “look up”.

International male student in the UK: To be beautiful requires determination and courage

In order to gain more confidence and easily integrate into the life in the UK, 25-year-old international student L.A.M spent his summer vacation in Vietnam undergoing leg lengthening surgery.

With a height of only 1m62, the young man planned to get his legs lengthened by 8cm, so that after surgery he would reach an average height of 1m70.

“Actually, when you understand the principle of leg lengthening surgery, you will find it is quite simple but effective. After surgery, it is similar to what happens to a broken bone because the bone will heal right away,” L.A.M shared.

Photo of L.A.M before undergoing his leg lengthening surgery

If you desire to be taller, have stable financial resources and are mentally prepared, especially for the recovery and exercise times, then do not hesitate to book an appointment for leg lengthening surgery. It’s all about making yourself more confident and beautiful.

More and more young individuals are deciding to have leg lengthening surgery to increase their height, beauty, and confidence so they can stand shoulder to shoulder with their international friends. Do not hesitate or pass up the chance to stretch your legs if you are also trying to gain height. We might need to spend money and time, but in exchange we get a fresh start, a new height, a new look, greater confidence, and the ability to enjoy life more. It is definitely worth it.

Recently, 2 cases of severely deformed bow legs were successfully operated on by Assoc. Prof., Ph.D. Le Van Doan, Director of the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, 108 Military Central Hospital. Read Dr. Doan’s commentary on these two cases.

Bow leg correction – Giving new hope to young girl

N.T.H., a 20-year-old from Hanoi, is one of the peculiar patients that Dr. Doan will always remember. Initially, H’s legs were only slightly bent, but after the family took her to get surgery to straighten the legs, the complications became more severe. Every hospital shrugged its shoulders when she requested a second surgery after the first one because it was too difficult and there was a risk of complications. This made H and her family more depressed. However, the burden and pressure were only lifted off of H’s family and friends when Assoc. Prof., Ph.D. Le Van Doan nodded in agreement to perform the surgery. Sharing about this special “patient,” Dr. Doan said that it was not a very complicated case. H admitted that she lacked confidence because of her bow legs when visiting Dr. Doan. Her family has taken her to numerous hospitals and doctors’ offices for treatment, but each one has “shaken their head.” Indeed, only those with bow legs could comprehend their affliction and tenacity.

H’s surgery was successful, and she was able to walk normally after a few months. Although H’s legs still have scars, she can get plastic surgery in the future to have the scars removed as her legs become straighter. Few people can tell she once had bow legs, even when she wears long pants.

The young girl and her family have gone through many difficulties, seeking treatment everywhere, and having sad and desperate days. Now, H wept tears of joy while gazing at her feet in front of the mirror, knowing that she has escaped from the life of bow legs and concerns about disability.

Another example would be 12-year-old N.L.A., who also had severe bow legs. At school, she would get teased by her classmates, making her feel very inferior. A’s family did some research and took her to a hospital in Hanoi. But after the procedure, things got even worse. After a while, there were still surgical scars on the legs, along with deformities. Her family was very concerned. Every hospital they tried to take her to for medical attention shook their heads and refused to accept the surgery because it was too complicated to handle.

What lies ahead for the 12-year-old girl? Her parents looked up every bit of information online while worrying about the disabled child and just so happened to be aware of Dr. Doan and numerous instances of successful surgery. The family made an appointment right away and took L.A to the doctor.

Fortunately, Dr. Doan was able to straighten L.A.’s legs, and as a result of that surgery, L.A. is now happier, more vibrant, and more self-assured when standing in front of everyone.

Trusting the right institution

Nearly every week, patients contact Assoc. Prof. Doan with inquiries about bow legs, X-shaped legs, K-shaped legs, and so on. All of them want to have straightening surgery. According to Assoc. Prof. Doan, leg straightening is performed best at certain ages. It is best to have the surgery when you are 18 years old, but for young children, their legs can be treated with orthotics, casts, or orthopedic braces, which guarantee improvement.

Patients should carefully consider and select a reputable institution and an experienced surgeon to perform the surgery in order to avoid any potential unfavorable complications.

Contact Dr. Doan immediately for advice.

Bow leg is a condition where the knee is pointed out and the leg is bent, causing the ankles to be close together and the knees to be far apart when standing straight. Bow legs often come from causes such as genetics, malnutrition, being overweight, or some diseases of the joints.

Parents with bow legs have a higher chance of passing this deformity to their babies. Bow legs can also develop in children who have chronic calcium and vitamin D deficiencies. Babies with excess weight who learn to walk too soon are also more likely to develop bow legs. Bow legs can also be caused by rickets, osteogenesis imperfecta, fractures that are displaced near the knee joint, injuries that cause cartilage damage, and other conditions.

With more than 30 years of experience in the field of surgery and orthopedics, Assoc. Prof., Dr. Le Van Doan has pointed out a number of solutions that can assist people with bow legs to improve this deformity.

Dietary Modifications

One of the causes of bow legs is nutritional deficiencies. Therefore, adjusting the diet and supplementing with suitable substances is a positive solution to solve the issue.

In the daily diet, nutritionists recommend that people with bow legs should increase protein, vitamins, and minerals, especially calcium, vitamin D3, MK7, etc. These substances support the treatment and prevention of rickets and malnutrition while assisting the body’s improved calcium absorption, enhancing bone strength and flexibility.

The following foods should be on the menu because they are high in nutrients and good for bones: shrimp, crab, eggs, milk, fish, etc.

Image of bow legs

Exercising

To improve their bow legs, children need to be encouraged to be active and play sports regularly. Some simple exercises, easy to do at home, such as tiptoe exercises, squats, glute stretching exercises, and using massage rollers, etc, are also recommended.

Regularly performing these exercises will strengthen the legs, ease knee pain, tone the muscles, adjust the knee inward, improve ligament and tendon structure elasticity, etc.

Physical Therapy

Children with bow legs should be taken to medical facilities with specialized physical therapists to get their legs corrected. Depending on the degree of curvature, the doctor will prescribe a physical therapy regimen that includes exercises ranging from simple to complex movements to start the correction.

Exercises will be performed under the guidance and prescription of qualified doctors and rehabilitation technicians. Some basic physical therapy exercises that can be referred to are using leg belts or leg press.

Orthopedic surgery for bow legs

Orthopedic surgery is a successful treatment option when the aforementioned measures fail to improve the condition and the bones and joints have stabilized by the time the patient is 19 to 20 years old. The leg shaft will be surgically adjusted to be straight, attractive, and to enhance the figure. Additionally, this solution aids in weight adjustment to properly focus on the joints, preventing later-onset osteoarthritis of the knee and ankle.

According to Dr. Doan, a bow leg operation typically lasts two hours. A bone is usually cut below the knee, where it is most curved, and then straightened by the surgeon. Depending on the degree of the deformity, the legs will be 1-2 cm longer. Bone from either the donor or the patient will be used to fill the gap. The bone is firmly fixed by the locking screw brace.

After five days of surgery, the patient will be able to stand up and practice walking. After 3-4 weeks, the patient can begin to walk slowly. After 2-3 months, the patient can be active and exercise like a normal person.

Assoc. Prof., Dr. Le Van Doan has successfully performed hundreds of surgeries to correct deformities of the legs and arms, including many cases of severe bow legs. This is a type of surgery that is not too difficult but requires a specialist in orthopedics to avoid complications.

At the same time, this type of surgery needs to be performed at a hospital with modern medical equipment, with a team of highly skilled doctors and technicians, and with dedicated care to guarantee safety and good results.

Turning low self-esteem into motivation to escape the life affected by bow legs

According to Assoc. Prof., Ph.D. Le Van Doan, who has more than 30 years of experience in the field of orthopedic surgery, the number of patients seeking correction of bow legs into straight legs has increased in recent years. “Every patient who comes to me for advice has their own set of feelings and goals. They feel inferior and have a lot of self-doubt about their body shape and physique.” – Assoc. Prof., Ph.D.Dr Le Van Doan said.

H.V graduated from university with a first-class degree, has a bright face, and an ideal height of more than 1.6 meters, but she still feels scared and lacks confidence because of her bow legs. “Despite having long legs and white skin, I’ve only ever dared to look at short skirts. I tried on my favorite beautiful dress several times, but I was never confident enough to wear it out on the street because I was always afraid of people looking at my bow legs.” – Ms. H.V., 24 years old, shared.

Ms. H.V. was overjoyed after doing her research online that there is Dr. Doan, who has experience performing corrective surgery for numerous cases of severe bow legs. She immediately scheduled a consultation and eagerly anticipated the appointment to fulfill her dream. “Before performing any orthopedic surgery, I personally examine each patient, take the time to learn about their goals, and use tomography to measure the lower limb axis and provide personalized recommendations. Customers in particular cases were aware of the surgical procedure and the recovery from surgery process.” – Assoc. Prof. Doan shared.

H.V. sought advice and discovered that the surgery, hospital stay, and rehabilitation process were not as difficult and drawn-out as she had originally believed. With the support of her family, she scheduled the surgery right away. Ms. H.V. was unable to contain her happiness as she gazed at her long, straight legs in the mirror before sobbing uncontrollably.

Or, in the case of Ms. N.T. K, she poured her heart out when she saw Dr. Doan. “Having bow legs is still a defect, even if a woman is smart, has an oval face, and is young. I am extremely self-deprecating because of my legs, especially when the nature of my job requires me to meet customers frequently.”

Ms. N.T.K had her legs directly operated on by Doan doctors to straighten them at the end of 2021. “I consider myself lucky and appreciative that the doctors were able to help me have straight legs, something I previously believed could only be accomplished in countries with highly developed medical systems, such as the UK and the US. I am now significantly more confident in life and work after only 4 weeks of surgery and recovery. – Ms. N.T.K revealed.

According to Associate Professor Doan, men are just as likely as women to be interested in leg lengthening surgery or correcting bow legs. “I once gave two French brothers both leg lengthening and leg correction procedures. Having crossed great distances to Vietnam, they showed confidence and determination to have longer legs despite having bent legs and shorter legs than the natives. The French brothers have been able to proudly display their tall figure with straight, long legs that have grown from 1m63 to 1m70 up until this point.”

What level of correction will be used, and when will surgery be necessary?

The majority of people with normal legs are slightly bent, according to Associate Professor Doan, but not everyone has surgery as a result. The doctor decides whether or not to perform the surgery based on the severity, and the outcomes vary depending on each case. The severity is also generally reduced from its initial level to between 90 and 95 percent. Therefore, please feel confident in Dr. Doan for the most detailed advice on indications and procedures for surgery and rehabilitation.

Additionally, Assoc. Prof. Doan claims that surgery to correct the bow leg heals more quickly than leg lengthening. Typically, a patient who has undergone surgery to correct bow legs only requires three to four weeks of rest before being able to walk normally. The patients are once again free to participate in sports after six months.

With only two hours of surgery, having straight legs and being the right height is a significant change that will bring joy, happiness, and a lifetime of confidence.