A Man Pays $80K for Painful Surgery to Increase Height After Rejection for Being “Too Short”

A 27- year-old man has made a life-altering decision to overcome his insecurities and gain newfound confidence. He chose to undergo limb lengthening surgery, which is extremely painful. And, to achieve his desired height, the whole process was done twice!

The rejection and motivation for change.

The journey of Dynzell Sigers, a 27-year-old former Navy medic from Atlanta, began with a significant rejection. Having been rejected by a crush for being “too short,” Sigers grappled with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. The rejection affected his romantic prospects, hindered his overall self-esteem, and limited his opportunities in various aspects of life.

The decision to undergo limb lengthening surgery.

Motivated to overcome his height-related struggles, Sigers extensively searched for viable solutions. After exploring various options, he discovered limb lengthening surgery, a procedure known to increase an individual’s height. Intrigued by the possibility of transforming his life, Sigers decided to pursue the surgery, regardless of the challenges and costs, and headed to Live Life Taller, a hospital in Turkey.

The surgical procedure and recovery process.

Limb lengthening surgery is a complex procedure that involves gradually increasing the length of bones in the legs or arms. During the surgery, doctors carefully cut the bone into two segments and attach a limb-lengthening device, such as an external fixator or internal rod, to stimulate new bone growth. The process requires patience and perseverance, as the bone typically takes up to two months to regenerate and fill the gap created.

The recovery process following the surgery is arduous and demanding. Patients who undergo limb lengthening surgery must undergo physical and occupational therapy to regain mobility and strength. It can take up to a year to fully recover and adapt to the newly gained height. Sigers’s determination and resilience were tested as he had to relearn walking and endure intensive physical therapy sessions to rebuild his leg muscles.

After six separate sittings, originally 5ft 5in tall, Dynzell now stands tall at 6 feet. According to him, the surgeons he consulted could only achieve a growth of 3–4 inches through limb lengthening surgery. As a result, he underwent the procedure twice, investing $40,000 for each surgery.

Life after the surgery: A new perspective.

Following both surgeries, Sigers faced the challenge of relearning how to walk to adapt to the increased height. But he claims that the transition was very smooth. “I can work out every day with no problem...I can say that since I finished my surgery, my confidence, self-confidence and sense of self-worth are higher than ever in my life,” he reveals.

Changing appearances for personal preferences isn’t new; in fact, more and more people are opting for it. A woman chose to undergo 43 cosmetic surgeries to look like a living Barbie doll. You can read her fascinating story here.