Height Lengthening and Orthopedic Article Resources

Height plays a more important role in your life than you may think. If you are of average height, you probably don’t pay much attention to the height of others unless it concerns a potential partner. If you are one of the few people not bothered by height, you likely wonder why others are. Why are some people obsessed with height? Keep reading to find the psychological and biological answer to this question.

Is your height below average? Does it affect your self-esteem, especially when dating? Dating is a tough game as it is. With so much competition in the dating pool, you shouldn’t have to feel self-conscious about your height too. Thankfully, there is a surgical way to improve your height, as well as some non-surgical ways. But before getting into what they are, take a look at some strategies to help you navigate height insecurities in dating. 

We are all affected by our height in one way or another. Whether you are tall, short, or average, your height plays a role in your self-image. Studies suggest that a woman's height changes the way people view her characteristics. These studies also show that her height affects her chances of success. Does height really have such a firm grip on a woman's quality of life? 

There are all sorts of cosmetic procedures for aging, body sculpting, fat reduction, etc., to correct perceived imperfections in women. Some are so popular that even men use them to fix their appearances and boost their self-confidence. However, height is a common challenge that men tend to experience more often than their female counterparts. Some people have it; others don't and often wish and dream about it. Then there are those who experience mogging due to their height deficiencies.

When you hear the phrase “cosmetic procedures,” one of the first thoughts that often springs to mind is women. It’s no secret that women use plastic surgery and other beauty treatments to improve their bodies and appearance. But what’s not so well known is that men are taking advantage of these procedures and using them to boost their social status as well. 

One of the latest trends to hit social media is mogging. It’s a relatively urban term for bullying behavior that typically targets those with height deficiencies and insecurities. Thanks to TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms, the number of people mogging or shaming those with height deficiencies due to genetics, injuries, or abnormalities is increasing. It’s a significant reason many individuals affected (moggees) find it challenging to overcome the anxiety, shame, and embarrassment of a characteristic that’s typically beyond their control.

Everywhere you look, you see people of differing heights. Some people are tall, others are short, and some are somewhere between. Whether you’re on the short or tall side of the family, it’s essential to know how much of your adult height is due to genetics. 

Height is often viewed as a predetermined physical characteristic primarily influenced by genes. Yet, numerous studies have shown that multiple factors impact physical stature. Since the dawn of time, height disparities have existed between men and women. Many of those differences are due to geography.

Limb lengthening surgery dates back to the 1950s. Initially, it was developed to help children with limb length discrepancies, improperly healed fractures, dwarfism, and similar conditions.

Eventually, the procedure evolved into an intricate cosmetic surgery that helps adults increase their height or eliminate limb deformities. A limb lengthening operation uses the body's ability to heal itself to create new bone fragments. Its goal is to allow adults to feel confident about their appearance thus boosting their quality of life.

Cosmetic height lengthening is surgery designed to make people taller and to fix leg bone deformities. For people who have spent their entire lives wanting to be taller, this procedure can do that. If being taller is something you find appealing, read on to learn more about the STRYDE system and whether it is right for you.