Prof. Dr. Yuksel Yurttas

Prof. Dr. Yuksel Yurttas Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Limb Lengthening and Complex Bone Reconstruction
25+ Years of Experience & 800+ Patients Worldwide

One of the most common questions we get is: "Will I have to live with metal in my legs forever?" Swipe left to see the a...
17/03/2026

One of the most common questions we get is: "Will I have to live with metal in my legs forever?" Swipe left to see the answer. 👉

This patient gained 20 cm over 3 years. Yes, it requires serious patience and dedication, but the hardware is strictly temporary. Once the new bone fully heals and consolidates, the metal comes out. You are left with 100% natural, solid bone.

Here is the exact breakdown of his 20 cm journey:
1️⃣ LON Method – Tibia (+7 cm)
2️⃣ Precice 2 – Femur (+8 cm)
3️⃣ LON Method – Tibia again (+5 cm)

No permanent implants. No lifelong hardware. Just your own natural strength and a whole new perspective on life.

Have questions about the process or the hardware removal? Send us a DM to schedule a consultation with Prof. Dr. Yüksel Yurttaş.

04/03/2026

He is doing fine.

03/03/2026

and next week, he'll be even taller.

Follow for the update.

25/02/2026

Pedro. 6 cm taller. 2 years later.

19/02/2026

Think twice.

🩻 Wider shoulders. No implants. No padding. Just bone.This is clavicle lengthening. A precision osteotomy through both c...
18/02/2026

🩻 Wider shoulders. No implants. No padding. Just bone.

This is clavicle lengthening.

A precision osteotomy through both collarbones, distracted gradually to add real, permanent shoulder width.

↔️ +2.7 cm each side | +5.4 cm total broadening

You already know this patient. 👀

He's the one who went through three separate leg lengthening surgeries. Tibias twice, femurs once. A total of 20 cm in height gained. You've seen his journey on this page. You've followed his recovery, his return to the gym, his life as a fitness trainer after every single procedure.

But 20 cm of new leg bone changes everything above it. His original shoulder width, perfectly proportional before, now looked narrow against a frame standing 20 cm taller. The ratio had shifted.

So he came back. Bilateral clavicle lengthening. +5.4 cm of real skeletal width across both shoulders.

And he's not done. Right now, as you read this, he is mid-distraction in the world's first bilateral cosmetic arm lengthening using the Fitbone system. A procedure no one has ever performed before for aesthetics. The final stage of a five year anatomical transformation that has no precedent in medical history.

One patient. One surgeon. Five surgeries. Zero complications.

1️⃣ Top X-ray: Before. The natural clavicle.
2️⃣ Bottom X-ray: After. Bilateral plates locking in the new width.

This isn't theory, this isn't a dream. This is documented, followed, and ongoing. Right here in Istanbul, under the hands of Prof. Dr. Yüksel Yurttaş.

📩 DM us or WhatsApp +90 533 973 52 89 for a free consultation.

🔗 Link in bio — dryukselyurttas.com

17/02/2026

🗣️ "The pain is less than I thought it would be." - Isabella, Day 13 post-op.

We sat down with Isabella for a real, unfiltered check-in. She's 2 weeks out from femoral lengthening surgery using the LON method, currently in the early distraction phase with about 1 cm of new bone length already gained.

She's already cooking, moving around independently, and building confidence watching other patients ahead of her in the process.

A few things she said that stood out:

The first 5 days in the hospital pass fast. The real mental shift happens when physiotherapy starts at the hotel. And seeing other patients already 5 cm taller? That changes everything.

She came in wanting 9 cm. After seeing her leg proportions, she decided on 8. That's the kind of decision-making that only happens when a patient is informed, grounded, and trusts the process
1 cm down. 7 to go.

Questions about limb lengthening surgery?
Contact us for a professional consultation:

🌐 Website: dryukselyurttas.com
📲 WhatsApp: +90 533 973 52 89
📧 Email: info@dryukselyurttas.com

🔍 You can’t see it, but it’s growing.This is the power of the Fully Internal (Fitbone) method for arm lengthening.Unlike...
12/02/2026

🔍 You can’t see it, but it’s growing.

This is the power of the Fully Internal (Fitbone) method for arm lengthening.

Unlike traditional methods, there is no bulky apparatus outside the arm. The lengthening happens entirely inside the bone.

Our patient has already gained 2.24 cm in just over a month. He is progressing his 5 cm goal day by day.

Greater reach, better proportions, and a comfortable recovery process.

Thinking about Humerus Lengthening? Let’s discuss the internal options.

👇 Get in touch for a consultation:

🌐 Website: dryukselyurttas.com
📲 WhatsApp: +90 533 973 52 89
📧 Email: info@dryukselyurttas.com

03/02/2026

🦾 Arm Lengthening Day 32 | Daily Distraction Process | +1.9 cm

You’ve seen the X-rays in our previous posts, but have you ever seen the technology in action? This video documents a historic milestone: The World's First Cosmetic Bilateral Arm (Humerus) Lengthening procedure using the Fitbone system.

Unlike traditional methods, there are no external fixators or physical turns. The patient simply places the control unit over the arm, transmitting a wireless signal to the internal nail. This activates the motor inside the bone, lengthening the humerus silently and precisely.

Current Case Data:

• Target: 4-5 cm per arm (Total reach increase: 8-10 cm)
• Daily Rate: 0.66 mm
• Method: Fully Internal (Fitbone)

The advantage of this technology is that the entire process remains hidden within the arm, offering maximum comfort during the lengthening phase.

🔔 Stay tuned for further progress on this historic case.

For inquiries:

🌐 Website: dryukselyurttas.com
📲 WhatsApp: +90 533 973 52 89
📩 info@dryukselyurttas.com



⚠️ Disclaimer: Performed by Prof. Dr. Yuksel Yurttas on selected patients only. Patient eligibility is determined after a detailed consultation and X-ray analysis.

02/02/2026

💫 Recovery from limb lengthening surgery is a full-time job

Following their scheduled sessions, our patients have access to the gym to continue working on mobility. Staying active throughout the day is crucial for soft tissue adaptation.

Just a standard daily routine at the center.

This is part of our comprehensive care approach. Our facility integrates luxury accommodation, specialized physiotherapy, nutritional support, and medical supervision under one roof; creating a safe, immersive environment where patients can focus 100% on their recovery.

Prof. Dr. Yuksel YURTTAS Professor of Orthopedics & Traumatology | Specialist in Limb Lengthening & Complex Bone Reconstruction

🌍 Website: https://dryukselyurttas.com
📲 WhatsApp: +90 533 973 52 89
📧 Email: info@dryukselyurttas.com
📍 Location: Istanbul, Turkey

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Bağlarçeşme Mahallesi 19 Mayıs Bulvarı No:18 Esenyurt
Istanbul
34510

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