Theresia Fischer had her legs lengthened again almost two years ago. But this procedure still causes her major problems today.
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Theresia Fischer: Shock when visiting the doctor
+++ Update from February 6, 2024 +++
How much Theresia Fischer still suffers from her leg lengthening operation has now become clear once again. As part of the documentation “Where love falls” became the former GNTM– Accompanied the candidate during a visit to the doctor.
An X-ray examination revealed that her bones had still not completely grown back together after the operation. Theresia currently still has metal rods in her lower legs that support her bones. The model was actually hoping that the metal rods could soon be surgically removed. But none.
“At a certain point it is difficult for the bones to really come together,” was her doctor’s sobering statement. Her doctor further explained on the show: “We then talk about a kind of artificial joint that is being formed. The ends of the joint repel each other rather than coming together. I think that this is going in that direction.”
Theresia Fischer speaks openly about the total cost of her leg lengthening
+++ Update from September 11, 2023 +++
Theresia Fischer has now had two operations and finally seems to be satisfied with the length of her legs. She now reveals to “Bild” for the first time how much the whole thing cost her. The former “Germany’s Next Top Model” candidate paid a total of 112,000 euros for the two operations. In addition, there are 14,000 euros for two nail removals, 12,500 euros for physiotherapy, 4,500 euros for osteopathy and 3,000 euros for various medications. In total, she spent over 146,000 euros on her long legs. “By the way, I paid every cent myself from my modeling fees,” she explains in the interview.
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The influencer can’t really understand why she gets a lot of criticism for the procedures. “That hurts me a lot, I’ve finally found myself with the leg extension, finally my old self Mobbing-Trauma overcome. And now I’m being bullied again. “Why am I exposed to so much hate?” she told Bild quite dejected.
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In the video: This is what Theresia Fischer looks like after her second leg extension
GNTM star Theresia Fischer shows pictures after leg lengthening
“8.5 cm + 5.5 cm = 14 cm”: Theresia Fischer shows the results of her recent leg lengthening
+++ Update from March 28, 2023 +++
Theresia Fischer posts a photo on Instagram that shows her with noticeably longer legs. The wounds from the surgical procedure can still be seen. The model also attaches x-rays that show the painful procedure of the broken and stretched bones. Theresia writes:
8.5cm + 5.5cm = 14cm! A year has passed since my second leg lengthening. A year full of strength, energy and stamina. A year without #highheels. […]
In 2016 Theresia had her first leg lengthening in the thigh, now her second in the lower leg. She is said to have grown a full 14 centimeters, says Theresia:
I grew from 1.70 m to 1.84 m INDEPENDENTLY […]. I don’t have any pain anymore. […] Today everything is completely ossified again!
Theresa writes that she “finally feels good again” in her body. However, she adds at the end of her post: Not for copying!
Followers criticize Theresia’s cosmetic surgeries
Although the hardships of the procedures seem to have been worth it for Theresia, her fans are worried. A follower writes:
I just hope that when you get old, this surgery doesn’t take its toll. I think sooner or later you will have health problems, like in 20-30 years, and then was it all worth it?
Instagram Comment, 2023
Many users view postings on social media critically. They fear that Theresia could have a negative influence, especially on younger followers.
Other users, however, defend Theresia:
Theresia made this decision and it doesn’t matter why. Everyone has their story and their reasons for doing certain things. I think you are very beautiful, regardless of whether you have longer or shorter legs. The important thing is that you are happy.
Instagram Comment, 2023
Oh my dear Theresia, no matter whether you have long or short legs, I think you are beautiful – from the outside and especially from the inside.
Instagram Comment, 2023
For the time being, Theresia is leaving her fans in the dark about the real reasons for the two operations. “You’ll find out soon enough,” she writes in the post.
+++ Update from June 15, 2023: GNTM candidate Romina Palm has changed so drastically – her makeover! +++
+++ Update: 2.6.2023: Theresia recently revealed the reason for her leg lengthening. You can find all information about this here. +++
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