A growing number of people are turning to an unlikely medical procedure to increase their height.
The surgery was originally developed to treat deformities and limb discrepancies, but it's now being used for cosmetic reasons. The surgery costs up to $100,000 and involves breaking leg bones and slowing creating space between joints.
Los Angeles Times reporter Brittny Mejia wrote about the emotional, physical and financial price patients pay.
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Warning: This story contains video of the procedure you might find unpleasant.
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