I was bullied for being small so broke my own legs to add...

A MAN has revealed how he has added eight inches of height with an invasive and excruciating surgery. 23-year-old Leon was sick of getting bullied for his height so decided to take matters into his own hands. Taking to social media, he gave his reason for wanting the surgery despite the painful and lengthy process.

Image Credit: The Sun [Man standing against a wall, next to a height chart, measuring 192 cm tall.]

Leon revealed he had always been made fun of for his height, which was 5'6" tall. "You can't reach that," said one hater while another said: "You're too short.". Now, Leon has revealed he has been able to add 20cm to his height with leg lengthening surgery taking him to 6'2".

Image Credit: The Sun [Man on crutches in a hallway.]

He said: "I’ve always dreamed of being taller. "My journey began in 2023 when I underwent my first leg lengthening surgery on my femur, increasing my height from 171.5cm to 182cm using the LON method with an external fixator.". The LON method is said to be less invasive than other leg lengthening surgeries but is still painful and takes months to achieve results.

Image Credit: The Sun [Man with bandaged legs explains why he underwent leg lengthening surgery.]

A hole is drilled into the leg bones - which are then broken in two. A metal rod is surgically fitted inside and held in place by a number of screws. The rod is then slowly lengthened by up to 1mm each day, extending until the patient reaches the desired height and their bones can heal back together.

The patient requires several months of daily rehabilitation to build up mobility and the process has a long list of complications to look out for including nerve injuries, blood clots, and bones not infusing together. Now, Leon is thrilled with his new look and claims he is much more confident.

"They used to laugh at my height, but today they look up to me," he captioned the clip. The clip went viral on his TikTok account @le_tremba with over 7 million views and 382k likes. People were quick to take to the comments sharing their thoughts on his surgery.

IT'S important to do your research if you're thinking about having cosmetic surgery abroad. It can cost less than in the UK, but you need to weigh up potential savings against the potential risks. Safety standards in different countries may not be as high.

No surgery is risk-free. Complications can happen after surgery in the UK or abroad. If you have complications after an operation in the UK, the surgeon is responsible for providing follow-up treatment. Overseas clinics may not provide follow-up treatment, or they may not provide it to the same standard as in the UK.

Also, they may not have a healthcare professional in the UK you can visit if you have any problems. Source: NHS. One person wrote: "Wow. May this level of insecurity never reach me and mine.". Another commented: “This is supposed to be one of the most painful things anyone can experience.".

"To all the short kings: you are beautiful," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "These comments are not it....he can do what he wants to make himself happy.". "Good for you! This surgery is expensive, and changing yourself takes courage,” claimed a fifth.

Someone else added: “He didn’t only do it because of the bullies… he did it so he could feel good about himself too… y’all should stop judging.". Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@the-sun.co.uk and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line.