More Brits going abroad for leg-lengthening surgery to get taller – but it comes with ‘serious complications’

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NHS hospitals are seeing patients requiring complex follow-up treatment, a team of experts said Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice British surgeons have issued a stark warning regarding individuals travelling overseas for leg-lengthening procedures,