An influencer has revealed the cost of his ‘excruciating’ leg-lengthening operation to be several inches taller.
Yeferson Cossio, 30, underwent the unusual procedure in September last year.
The Colombian influencer, who used to be 5’8” (1.77m) tall, said he is now officially 6’07” (1.85m).
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He became several inches taller after having his legs surgically stretched.
At the time, he told his 12 million Instagram followers: “I underwent the most painful surgery in the entire world.
“Just as it’s the most painful operation, it is also one of the most expensive.”
Yeferson has had to rely on the aid of crutches and a wheelchair to move around for the last year.
However, the tattooed influencer, who boasts a luxury lifestyle and fleet of high-end cars, said he is now nearly back to normal.
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He stated: “It has been a long, hard process, and although it wasn’t that long ago, time has passed slowly.
“In fact, I can now walk normally, I can now jump, and I can now run.
“And I’m already jogging on the treadmill.
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“I get tired quickly and obviously the physical strain is more noticeable, but the truth is, I feel very well.
“I’m also very happy with the decision I made.
“I’m aware that I’m a content creator and, even if I manage to walk as well as possible, for some people online, I’m going to walk badly like a penguin for the rest of my life.
“But still, I’m fine with that.
The influencer, who comes from Antioquia in Colombia, said he wanted to undergo the operation because he broke both his legs in an accident many years ago and has never been right since.
The millionaire influencer then looked into the procedure and decided to give it a try, as reported by What’s The Jam.
He also revealed how much he paid for the procedure.
Yeferson said: “It really depends where you do it.
“For example, in Turkey, it is cheaper, so to speak.
“In Turkey, it is between £46,463 and 54,207 (USD 60,000 and 70,000).”
Without revealing the exact amount, the influencer added that he paid a little bit more for the operation in his native Colombia.
Yeferson said: “As a human being, I will never be completely satisfied.
“I liked who I was, but I knew I was going to like who I was about to become more.
“And indeed, yes, for anyone who feels the way I felt, I do highly recommend it.”
