Doctor Belay told whether it is possible to grow up if you are already 18 years old

How to grow up if you are already 18

– Only expensive surgical methods will help – for example, an operation to increase growth. This is a surgical intervention that is performed by lengthening two legs at the same time, says Sofya Belay. – Previously, this operation was performed using the Ilizarov apparatus. The essence of the method is in stretching of soft tissues and bones. Under the influence of tissue tension bone regeneration occurs. Over time, it turns into ordinary bone tissue.

One of main disadvantages of the Ilizarov method – scars from knitting needles that remain on the body, the expert clarifies.

“It was also common for the holes where the pins were to become infected, after which an infection occurred that could lead to muscle contractures or osteomyelitis,” the doctor adds.

Another way to increase height is with the help of the Veklich fixation apparatus. This is a modernized Ilizarov apparatus.

— The device does not have needles that injure the skin, instead of them, arcs and half rings, and the installation of such a device is slightly invasive. This design reduces the time of the rehabilitation period, since the soft tissues are not actually injured, says Sofya Belay.