Jun 18, 2009

Should You Use Surgery To Increase Height?

By Mbouda Koupitt

Are you tired of feeling small? You would be surprised how much a wardrobe alteration and a change of attitude can do! These arent the only ways to make your body taller"by keeping a healthy diet and good posture, you can even prevent many bone damaging ailments that often occur as you age, including shrinkage.

First, lets focus on your clothing. Many may dress to accentuate their figure or their muscles, but did you know you can dress to make your body look taller? You can do this by choosing business suits that are all one color, preferably darker hues, such as navy blue or black. Pinstripes are also useful in looking taller. By wearing two-toned clothing"such as dark pants with a white shirt"you draw a line across your waist where the two colors meet, which makes you look shorter, especially if your pants are high on your waist. Avoid patterns such as plaid or polka dots. Most of all, try to choose clothing that fits you well and makes your limbs and torso seem long rather than short.

First, lets backtrack a little and talk a bit about how bones work. When we are infants, many of our bones consist of cartilage and dont ossify until we grow older and they fuse into solid bone. During puberty, cartilage growth plates located on the ends of our longer bones are part of what causes our growth spurts as we grow.

Believe it or not, your hair also impacts your height. By wearing your hair long, you blur the space between your ears and shoulders, which makes your neck look shorter. In the long run, its better to try safer alternatives to surgery to increase height. You can do this by exercising. While it wont lengthen your bones, it will strengthen your muscles and give you a more slender appearance, thus helping with the impression that youre taller. Complimented with solid colored clothing or pinstriped outfits, you can create a convincing illusion.

How does the surgery work? Essentially, your bones are broken. Metal plates hold your bones still, with a gap between. Gradually, your bones grow to fill the gap, which results in an increased height.

Most importantly, attitude is everything. Its easier said than done, I know, but exuding confidence can do wonders for your self image. When you are smiling, positive, and professional, people notice this and respond to it. In contrast, if you are miserable, uncertain, and negative, those you interact with will notice this as well, and it will affect your appearance.

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