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[babygirl]

As the title says,

I'm a 28yo, living, or rather suffering with a very tall body. While I've been the butt of jokes at times as a teen, I mostly hate standing out and being noticed by everyone walking by, I really hate it.
Please don't start telling me I should be more confident in myself or enjoy it, because I don't see flaunting my body as a sign of power, I just wanna live normally with my husband.

I've found only one inconclusive thread here, as I've seen doctors practicing this might be a rare occurrence, but still...if you can lead me to something more focused on the cons and risks of this, please help a sister out.

[sxxa]

I'm not quite sure if someone here has some experiencie on this topic, as far as I know this procedure it's only possible for correcting limb discrepancy and not for cosmetic reasons.

I think I read somewhere about a girl who did something similar but I can't remember. My suggestion would be: contact a reputable Dr and ask them. That would be a far better option for your research.

[overandover]

Just move to a tall country. There are a lot of super-tall women in western European countries you'll fit right in.

[AllinStryde]

The Paley Institute will do this.  I actually met someone while I was there who had this exact procedure done.

[babygirl]

Just move to a tall country. There are a lot of super-tall women in western European countries you'll fit right in.

Moving to a new country and leave everyone you know isn't a choice you do on a whim.

[CLLvet]

Hi hope all is well.

Dr. Giotikas (Athens BJR in Greece) did such a shortening procedure for a woman while I was in Greece. From what I could tell, it was a relatively simple procedure.

What country are you and your husband based out of?

For what it's worth, I think tall women are very beautiful. Many men I know also feel this way. So there is a chance that some of the people who stare at you on the street are looking at you because they find you attractive.

My ex- girlfriend in Germany was 185 cm and my current gf is 180 cm. She loves wearing high heels and I think she looks amazing when she does

But with that said, I completely understand why you would consider this procedure as I have met several tall women that also expressed the feelings you describe.

Anyways best of luck in your journey, feel free to PM me on here if you wish. 

[lovinglonglegs]

many tall girls i've seen found confidence after 30. Your age is still a bit younger for spiritual maturity. plus, i think you will get bad proportion if you go for height reduction. i recommend you to wait just a little more time

[babygirl]

many tall girls i've seen found confidence after 30. Your age is still a bit younger for spiritual maturity. plus, i think you will get bad proportion if you go for height reduction. i recommend you to wait just a little more time

I don't believe 28 is young. I was much more confident when I was 22.
This is just my last resort.

[overandover]

Better to consult a doctor if you really want to do it. I'd suggest booking a consultation with Dr. Paley if you are in the US. Otherwise, People can recommend doctors based on the location where you want to get this done. Avoid countries like turkey at all cost it's either US or some places in the EU or korea.

[slowed & reverb]

Long legs are hot, dont do this. As a guy that has been with multiple taller girls, it is not worth it, i wouldnt want my girl to go through this painful surgery only for a few cms...

[JustineCollins]

Consult with a LL surgeon

[dark_gumbi]

Long legs are hot, dont do this. As a guy that has been with multiple taller girls, it is not worth it, i wouldnt want my girl to go through this painful surgery only for a few cms...

agreed. making your legs shorter will lower your attractiveness as a girl. If you were to shorten anything only the torso would make sense.

[babygirl]

agreed. making your legs shorter will lower your attractiveness as a girl. If you were to shorten anything only the torso would make sense.

I don't need to become a cute little 5'2 girl. But being eye level with my man would be reasonable. He's 5'9.

I'm not sold 100% on this, but sadly not much to read about.

[Kintaeryos]

I don't need to become a cute little 5'2 girl. But being eye level with my man would be reasonable. He's 5'9.

What does he think about this?

[babygirl]

What does he think about this?

I didn't yet.
I casually mentioned limb lengthening one day and described it to him like a fun fact, he laughed and said it's for insane
people.
So I assume he'd have a worse reaction when it's about me.

[dark_gumbi]

don't do it... long legs are a gift

[CLLvet]

I didn't yet.
I casually mentioned limb lengthening one day and described it to him like a fun fact, he laughed and said it's for insane
people.
So I assume he'd have a worse reaction when it's about me.

There is a chance that one of the things he finds attractive about you is your height. Some guys are physically turned on by girls who are taller than them. He might be shy about this topic if you ask him directly. He may dance around the question.

There are ways for you to know if this is the case or not, besides just asking him directly.

[babygirl]

Well he's obviously attracted to me, or we wouldn't be married. 😅
My research is because of my own issues(sad af), not because of love.

[CLLvet]

Well he's obviously attracted to me, or we wouldn't be married. 😅
My research is because of my own issues(sad af), not because of love.

Lol of course he is attracted  you. I meant that you don't want him to become less attracted to you if you shorten your legs by 5 centimeters 

[babygirl]

Lol of course he is attracted  you. I meant that you don't want him to become less attracted to you if you shorten your legs by 5 centimeters 

I don't think height itself will change his attraction anyway, the will to do an aesthetic surgery might make him mad...I guess it's a talk for another time

[Temoc]

I wonder what happens with the soft tissue? When you lengthen it gets stretched but eventually grows in size. When you shorten it will your legs look thicker, maybe look a bit flaccid like a deflated balloon?
That may be a consideration if aesthetics are your primary reason.

[Rossi46]

It's difficult for me to tell you to reconsider doing this when I had surgery to increase my height. However, I am absolutely sure that if you go to the gym to train you will become a beautiful, attractive woman and that one day you will also meet a tall guy, and finally form a family. I know it must be very difficult to find guys taller than you (it depends on where you live) but I think the best thing is to take advantage of your height and train hard, your body will be perfect and maybe you'll get it out of your head, maybe.

[Rossi46]

🙊 sorry you got a husband already 😜

[babygirl]

I wonder what happens with the soft tissue? When you lengthen it gets stretched but eventually grows in size. When you shorten it will your legs look thicker, maybe look a bit flaccid like a deflated balloon?
That may be a consideration if aesthetics are your primary reason.

It's also been on my mind...but assuming it it's quadrilateral, it'll be minimal and not a big deal.

[babygirl]

one day you will also meet a tall guy, and finally form a family. I know it must be very difficult to find guys taller than you (it depends on where you live) but I think the best thing is to take advantage of your height and train hard, your body will be perfect and maybe you'll get it out of your head, maybe

I don't consider myself ugly nor this is supposed to make me attract more men, I wouldn't change my husband for anything.

I want to blend in with the rest and look okay, that's my goal.

[Sigma]

This surgery is a more difficult surgery than LL. If it bothers you and makes you regret it until you die, do it. But don't forget the risks. This will be much harder than LL. Plus, you're married and it's nice that you're doing this for yourself. You don't live for others. Michael Jackson had many plastic surgery obsessions, but he died happily. If you accept the risks, do it. But stay away from doctors like Dr Giotikas and Betz. you will be fine 

[DanishViking]

If you decide to go trough with it, then please do it for your own confidence sake and not for dating. Statistics has shown again and again that being a tall women is not as a big disadvantage as being short as a guy when it comes to this regard. I as a short guy that loves tall women lol.

[wantingtobetaller]

I don't consider myself ugly nor this is supposed to make me attract more men, I wouldn't change my husband for anything.

I want to blend in with the rest and look okay, that's my goal.

There are a couple of people that have went through limb shortening.

Most of them are woman.

[Body Builder]

How tall are you and how much do you want to shorten?

[babygirl]

How tall are you and how much do you want to shorten?

I'm 184cm, or a bit under 6'1".
And I want to be at least 178cm. Or 5'10.

[Hldrive]

I'm 184cm, or a bit under 6'1".
And I want to be at least 178cm. Or 5'10.

At most I've seen shortened for cosmetic was 4.5cm and it was by a gyt who was close to 200cm. I'm not sure if shortening 6 cm in one segment is a good idea, however I might be wrong.