
“Two segments, staged. The hard months were hard, but I knew exactly what was coming because they told me first.”
Samuel · Femur and tibia, staged
Height increase surgery performed by Op. Dr. Mesut Sançmış, Orthopaedics & Traumatology specialist, at MSM Clinic.
Tell us where you are and where you want to be. Dr. Sançmış reviews your case personally and replies with a realistic range, a recommended method and a written quotation.
Real patients, measured
Every case below is photographed under the same conditions, at the same distance, barefoot. The gain is the measured difference — not an estimate.

“Two segments, staged. The hard months were hard, but I knew exactly what was coming because they told me first.”
Samuel · Femur and tibia, staged

“Five centimetres was the number my X-rays supported. It was also the number I actually needed.”
Muhammed Yasır · Femur lengthening

“Seven centimetres, one segment. I asked for more and was told no — my proportions would not have taken it.”
Muzaffer · Femur, LON method

“A year on, the scars had faded faster than I expected and I had stopped thinking about it altogether.”
Samuel · One year after treatment
Results vary from person to person. The gain that can be achieved safely depends on your bone anatomy, age, general health, proportions and the method used, and is agreed in writing after X-ray assessment. The images above show individual outcomes and are not a prediction of your result. All photographs are unretouched, taken under standardised conditions and published with signed patient consent.

Who will actually operate on you
17 years
in orthopaedics and traumatology,
since 2009
MSM is a working orthopaedics and traumatology clinic in Antalya. Op. Dr. Mesut Sançmış trained and practised at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, spent six years as a consultant in Turkish state hospitals, and founded MSM Clinic in 2022. Limb lengthening sits alongside deformity correction, trauma and joint replacement here — the same discipline, the same techniques.
Your assessment, your operation, every fortnightly lengthening review, your removal surgery and your follow-up after you fly home are handled by that same surgeon. Nothing is passed to a coordinator to decide, and no case is handed off.
In their own words
Filmed at different points in recovery — including the difficult months, not only the finish line.
“Month three was the worst of my life. Month eleven I walked into work and nobody could say why I looked different.”
Daniel · United Kingdom · LON, +8 cm
“I asked four clinics for their complication rate. This was the only one that sent me numbers instead of a brochure.”
Marcus · United States · Precice 2, +6 cm
Independently verified
I fortunately came across Dr. Mesut while researching orthopedic surgeons in Antalya after suffering a severe heel fracture in the United States. From the beginning, I was uneasy with the treatment plan proposed by my U.S. surgeon. After more than a year of being told that it was simply a “bad break” that would take time to heal, it was finally discovered that I had also severely sprained my ankle at the time of the injury, resulting in partial ligament and tendon tears that had been missed entirely. When these tears were eventually identified, the solution I was given was ankle fusion surgery, an option that would have permanently limited my mobility. This did not sit right with me. While in Antalya for my spouse's dental care, I had the opportunity to consult with Dr. Mesut at MSM Klinik. His team quickly arranged comprehensive testing to fully understand what was happening with my foot. Dr. Mesut confirmed the ligament and tendon damage but was very clear that ankle fusion was not the appropriate solution for my case.
My wife had a knee injection at MSM Klinik in Antalya in Turkey last year. She had been suffering from severe knee pain for several years and the injection really helped her regain mobility. So, we returned to MSM Klinik this year, where she has now had a second injection, which we expect will help her sustain her ability to walk at least another six months free of pain. My wife has been referred to NHS orthopedic specialists in the UK and is waiting for their diagnosis also. Waiting times are very long still in the UK, so the assistance provided by MSM Klinik in Turkey in the meantime has been extremely helpful.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Mesut and the staff of Rabia and Delsad hospitals, who promptly and professionally assisted in removing cysts on the index finger of my left hand. I flew to Antalya from London, where I was examined for 5 months. 2 MRI scans, 2 x-rays and 1 ultrasound were performed. So without waiting for help, I turned to the MSM clinic. During the day, Dr. Mesut took an X-ray examination and operated on it. I am very grateful to the doctor for his responsiveness and professionalism, as well as his team. I wish your clinic prosperity. I recommend it.
Service was excellent. I'm forever grateful to Surgeon Mesut Sancmis for taking care of me. I'm still recovering and have a follow up coming soon but I'm confident I will recover 100%. The whole staff was very attentive and professional. Starting with the driver, he was so helpful and nice assisting me with my wheelchair. Amy, who was with me throughout the whole process, made sure all my needs and concerns were addressed. I didn't feel there was a language barrier because she was there to translate and facilitate all my needs. Even after discharge Dr Mesut and Amy visited me multiple times to check on me and make sure everything was going well. I highly recommend them.
Dr Mesut and the team were exceptional and delivered excellent service. My issue was well investigated and management options and plans were provided. I am well satisfied with the service and happy with the outcome. Thank you again.
Superb service and very quick and professional, made me feel at ease, reassured me every step of the way. If you need pain blocking or facet joint injections then come here, they will solve your problem. From the minute I arrived I knew I had chosen the best surgeon and team to help me. I had an MRI and x-ray within an hour of my consultation, 2 hours later I had a full diagnosis and treatment plan, 20 minutes after that I had my treatment. They've taken away my pain and I'm so happy. I will return if I ever need help in the future, 100%.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank Dr Mesut Sançmış for his kind, caring and professional approach to my long term medical issues. He very efficiently examined, tested and diagnosed my medical issues and offered treatment of arthroscopic knee surgery for the following day. The surgery was an absolute success with my original pain now gone and the procedure stiffness subsiding daily. I can already walk and sleep better and my quality of life is improving. The constant pain etched on my face and in my daily life has gone and I can never thank him enough. He is a true gentleman and 5 star surgeon.
From the very beginning, I felt that I was in good hands with Dr. Mesut Sançmış. The consultation was clear, supportive and reassuring, which made me feel confident about moving forward. Throughout the treatment, Dr. Mesut Sançmış showed great care and professionalism, always making sure I was comfortable and informed. The results have exceeded my expectations — my feet not only look better, but I feel more confident and at ease in my daily life. It has truly been a positive change for me, both physically and emotionally. I am very grateful for the expertise, kindness and attention to detail. I would gladly recommend this clinic to anyone looking for high-quality, compassionate care.
MSM Klinik have been excellent. From the initial consultation, through the hospital procedure and the after care — absolutely fantastic. Communication about the knee procedure and the ease of making it happen, with genuine concern for your welfare and recovery. Highly recommend this great clinic. Thanks MSM.
Top orthopedic. We needed a hand surgeon for our son who had an accident with a knife. Great service via WhatsApp, they speak English. Modern clinic, all innovative methods, state of the art equipment. Near hotels in Lara and Kundu. Also good for international tourists.
I had a really painful neck and back. I had two therapy sessions and it really, really helped. I now don't feel pain and the movement in my back is so much better. Thank you!
Challenging or mild conditions require the type of specific attention provided. Dr. Mesut Sançmış and his entire staff are highly knowledgeable and solution focused. It is incredible to witness the difference their patient care delivers. Do you have back pain, shoulder issues, orthopedic problems? Here's your source for these and much more. Please don't hesitate to book your first consultation to start on the path of healing.
How the bone actually grows
Limb lengthening works by distraction osteogenesis: the bone is divided under controlled conditions, then separated by about 1 mm a day while your body fills the gap with new bone. Roughly 3 cm a month. The lengthened section is your own bone, not an implant.
6–8 cm
Bilateral lengthening of the thigh bones. The most common route, and the one that adds the most height from a single operation.
5–6 cm
Bilateral lengthening of the shin bones. A smaller gain, chosen when your proportions or femur anatomy make it the better fit.
10–12 cm
Both segments lengthened in a staged treatment, several weeks apart. The largest gain, and by some distance the longest recovery.
Full-length standing X-rays, alignment and proportion analysis, bone maturity, blood work. Your safe maximum gain is set here and written into your plan.
From home · 1–3 weeks
The osteotomy is performed and your device is fitted — internal nail, external fixator, or both, depending on the method agreed. Three to four nights as an inpatient.
Antalya · day 0
Seven days of rest before lengthening begins, so the soft tissue and blood supply around the cut can settle. Walker training and pain management start immediately.
Antalya · days 1–7
About 1 mm a day, adjusted to how your bone is responding. Daily physiotherapy. X-ray review every two weeks — if consolidation lags, the rate is slowed or paused.
Antalya · weeks 2–14
The new bone hardens. The external fixator comes off when the X-ray says so, never by calendar date. Most patients walk unaided around month five or six.
Antalya, then home · months 4–6
Full weight-bearing, gym and swimming from around month six to eight. Running and impact sport only on clearance, typically after twelve months. Optional nail removal.
Home · months 6–12
This is a major orthopaedic operation and it carries real risk. Below are complication rates published in the orthopaedic literature — including the ones that are inconvenient for us — and what we do about each. If any clinic tells you this procedure is safe or risk-free, that is the moment to walk away.
Rates are drawn from published reviews of lower-limb lengthening outcomes and vary by method, segment and centre. Fully internal lengthening nails report materially lower rates than external fixators. Your individual risk is discussed with the surgeon before consent, not after.
For international patients
You will be in Antalya for three to four months on crutches. Everything below exists to make that period ordinary rather than difficult.

Antalya has direct flights from more than twenty UK and European cities, so there is no connection to manage on crutches. Every transfer during your stay is arranged for you.

A hotel room is fine for a week and miserable for a season. We arrange step-free apartments minutes from the clinic, with a kitchen, a lift and space for a walker.

One named coordinator from your first message to your final review, and every clinical instruction given to you in writing so nothing depends on remembering a conversation.

Most of your recovery happens in your own country. This is the part to interrogate before you choose any clinic, anywhere.

Your quotation is issued in your own currency and includes the removal surgery. What you are quoted is what you pay.
Send your height and your target. Dr. Sançmış reviews your case himself and replies with a realistic range, a recommended method and a written quotation — usually within four hours.
Transparent pricing
Your figure is confirmed after X-ray assessment and issued in writing, all-inclusive, with the exclusions listed in the same document — before you are asked for anything.
Every package covers surgery, implants, hospital stay, pre-operative testing, all lengthening-phase imaging, daily physiotherapy, fixator removal surgery and transfers. Flights, accommodation beyond the standard allowance, a companion's costs and imaging in your home country are not included and are listed as exclusions in your written quotation. Your figure is confirmed after X-ray assessment and issued in writing.
Answered properly
Six to eight centimetres from a single bone segment. Up to ten from the femur with the combined LON method. Twelve to fifteen is possible across two segments in a staged treatment, but it is a much longer and more demanding process.
Your safe maximum is set by your bone anatomy, your proportions and your age — not by what you would like. It is agreed after full-length X-rays and written into your plan before you travel.
Yes, particularly in the first ten days and during the distraction phase. It is managed, not absent. Patients consistently describe the muscle and tendon tightness as harder than the bone itself, and the fixator months of the LON method as the hardest part of the whole process.
Fully internal methods — Precice 2 and Fitbone — are meaningfully less painful because there is nothing outside the leg. That is a large part of what you are paying the difference for.
Nerve injury is a recognised complication of limb lengthening, reported across studies in a wide range. The great majority are temporary sensory changes that resolve when the lengthening rate is reduced promptly — which depends entirely on being monitored closely and responding the same day.
Permanent nerve injury is rare but it is not impossible, and no clinic anywhere can promise you otherwise. Anyone who tells you this operation is risk-free is not being straight with you.
Three to four months for a single-segment lengthening. That covers surgery, the full distraction phase, and enough of the consolidation phase to fly safely.
Full recovery runs nine to twelve months, but most of it happens at home with fortnightly remote X-ray review. You are not in Antalya for a year.
You get a named contact with a defined response time, and your imaging is reviewed by the surgeon who operated. Your GP or local orthopaedic team receives a full handover pack in English — operative notes, implant details, imaging and protocol — so they can act without guessing.
What is covered financially, and for how long, is set out in writing in your treatment agreement before you pay a deposit. Ask every clinic you are considering for that document. The answer tells you a great deal.
They can, if the gain is pushed too far. Lengthening the legs does not change your torso, so an excessive gain produces a visibly altered torso-to-leg ratio.
Proportion analysis is part of the pre-operative assessment, and it is one of the main reasons we may recommend a smaller gain than you asked for, or recommend the femur over the tibia.
Most patients return to full activity. Walking unaided typically returns around month five or six, gym and swimming around month seven to eight, and running and impact sport after about twelve months — on radiographic clearance, not on how you feel.
Feeling ready at month seven is common. Being ready at month seven is not.
LON is the most affordable route to the largest single-stage gain, but it means an external frame on your leg for two to three months and a higher infection risk. Precice 2 is the most comfortable and the most expensive, with nothing outside the leg. Fitbone is fully internal with a higher load capacity, which suits heavier or more athletic patients.
The choice is made from your bone canal diameter, your target gain, your build and your budget — in that order.
Skeletal growth must be complete, which in practice means eighteen at the very earliest. The usual range is twenty to forty-five. Beyond that, bone healing slows and each case is assessed individually.
We do not accept patients under eighteen for cosmetic lengthening under any circumstances.
Yes. The lengthened section consolidates into your own new bone tissue and becomes a permanent part of your skeleton. Once healing is complete it does not reverse.
The implants are the same, and the surgical technique is the same. What differs is the cost of an operating theatre, a hospital bed, a physiotherapist and four months of accommodation in Antalya rather than London or Manhattan.
Price alone is a poor way to choose. Compare the surgeon's experience with your specific method, the complication protocol, and what is written down about aftercare — then compare the number.
Fixator removal is part of the treatment and included in every package. Nail removal is optional, usually performed twelve to eighteen months afterwards, and whether it is included is stated explicitly in your written quotation rather than left ambiguous.
From enquiry to Antalya
Your height, your target and how to reach you. If you already have X-rays, send them; if not, we tell you exactly which views to ask for at your local imaging centre.
A video consultation with Dr. Sançmış. You leave it with a realistic gain range, a recommended method, the risks that apply to your case and a written quotation.
Flights, transfers, accommodation and your physiotherapy schedule are arranged before you land. You arrive with the whole four months already mapped out.
Why Antalya
A look at Antalya and the clinic, before you decide.