Man's $175K 'Painful Surgery' Adds 6 Inches to Height

Yeferson Cossio, a Colombian influencer, underwent a painful and expensive limb lengthening surgery, increasing his height from 5ft8 to 6ft. The procedure involves breaking the legs, implanting magnetic rods, and using a remote control to stretch them out over several months. The surgery, which costs up to $175,000, has seen a rise in popularity among men seeking cosmetic limb lengthening. Despite the pain and cost, Cossio, who has 11 million Instagram followers, decided to undergo the surgery. The procedure has a 95 percent success rate, but it can leave patients wheelchair-bound during the process and requires months of physiotherapy.