Height Lengthening
Led by Dr. Shahab Mahboubian, DO, MPH. Orthopedic Surgeon (osteopathic)
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About Height Lengthening
Shahab Mahboubian, DO, MPH, an osteopathic orthopedic surgeon, runs Height Lengthening from Burbank and Beverly Hills, California, operating at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. Methods listed are PRECICE 2 and PRECICE Max internal magnetic nails, used for bilateral cosmetic femur and tibia lengthening, bow-leg and knock-knee correction and leg-length discrepancy. Business Insider profiled the practice in 2022, and consultations run in English and Farsi.
Clinic-published pricing runs $85,000 to $175,000. The record holds no rehabilitation details, so ask where physical therapy happens and how long you must stay in the area. No accreditations are recorded. The STRYDE nail still appears in the surgeon's procedure list as a historical item; that device was subject to a 2021 FDA Class II recall and is not counted among current methods here. Out-of-state and international patients receive concierge support, and the Google listing shows 4.8 from 166 reviews.
Stryde removed from method list (FDA Class II recall active since Feb 2021).
Clinic-published prices
The clinic’s own 2026 list prices — a published list price, not a guaranteed quote. Confirm the package detail directly with the clinic before travel.
- Bilateral Femur Lengthening$85,000–$87,000
- Bilateral Tibia Lengthening$94,000–$98,000
- Combined Tibia and Femur Lengthening (3-4 weeks apart)$173,000–$175,000
- Rod Removal - with insurance assistance$15,000–$20,000
- Rod Removal - without insurance$20,000–$35,000
- Included:
- Surgeon and surgical team fees, hospital stay (2-3 days), anesthesia and OR costs, implants (two PRECICE internal rods), initial follow-up visits and X-rays (first 12 weeks)
- Excluded:
- Physical therapy, medications (pain management, blood thinners, vitamins), lodging for out-of-state patients (~3 months), hardware removal surgery (1-2 years post-op), deformity correction add-ons
Source: clinic price page · verified 2026.
What the clinic states
Taken directly from the clinic’s own website. Details can change — confirm with the clinic before you travel.
- Package includes
- main surgical procedure, Precice nails/implants, postoperative monitoring, care throughout lengthening phase, most postoperative X-rays during lengthening
- Financing
- CareCredit monthly payment plans (credit approval); HSA/FSA usable for eligible expenses. Surgery itself not covered by insurance.
- Notes
- Phone (818) 322-0126. Medications and physical therapy typically separate. Uses PMAX (Precice Max) system. No email published.
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
First orthopedic surgeon on the US West Coast to perform cosmetic LL with PRECICE and Stryde. Widely profiled (Business Insider 2022). The site's team page shows an unidentified staff member captioned only "DR. Patrick" alongside named nursing/care staff (Alma, Crystal, Donna, Karla) - not added as a surgeon since no full name or role is given anywhere on the page, but worth a closer look next pass since it may indicate a second physician has joined the practice.
Videos & surgeon interviews
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HEIGHT LENGTHENING- DR. SHAHAB MAHBOUBIAN, 191 S Buena Vista St, Ste 475, Burbank, CA 91505, 14 Photos, (818) 322-0126, Mon - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, ...
HEIGHT LENGTHENING- DR. SHAHAB MAHBOUBIAN, 191 S Buena Vista St, Ste 475, Burbank, CA 91505, 14 Photos, (818) 322-0126, Mon - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, ...
Dr. Shahab Mahboubian, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Height Lengthening surgeries, can help you to improve your body image, your self-confidence.
Height Lengthening — Dr. Shahab Mahboubian. Fully researched. ☆4.8(166). Burbank / Beverly Hills, California·USA. Height Lengthening. Dr. Shahab Mahboubian, DO ...
We are the leader in height lengthening surgery and leg deformity correction. ... Address: 191 S Buena Vista St #475,Burbank, CA 91505. Phone: (818) 322 ...
Methods offered
- PRECICE 2Read about PRECICE 2 →
- PRECICE MaxRead about PRECICE Max →
Surgeons
Dr. Shahab Mahboubian, DO, MPHOrthopedic Surgeon (osteopathic)Performs: PRECICE (internal magnetic lengthening nail) · Bilateral cosmetic limb lengthening (femur/tibia) · Bow-leg (genu varum) and knock-knee (genu valgum) correction · Leg-length discrepancy correction · STRYDE nail (listed historically — see notes)View profile →
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International patient services
Yes — out-of-state/international concierge support
Common questions about Height Lengthening
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate Height Lengthening?
Across independent platforms Height Lengthening holds Google 4.8/5 (181 reviews); Vitals 4.1/5 (65 reviews); Healthgrades 4.3/5 (33 reviews); RateMDs 5.0/5. We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at Height Lengthening?
Our recorded range for Height Lengthening is $85,000 – $175,000 USD, taken from the clinic’s own published pricing. The clinic publishes an itemised price list (5 line items) which we reproduce further up this page with what is included and excluded. Final cost moves with the method, the target gain in centimetres, hospital nights and follow-up. Get a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Height Lengthening offer?
Height Lengthening lists PRECICE 2, PRECICE Max. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Shahab Mahboubian (DO, MPH), listed for precice (internal magnetic lengthening nail), bilateral cosmetic limb lengthening (femur/tibia), bow-leg (genu varum) and knock-knee (genu valgum) correction. Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Height Lengthening?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. Height Lengthening works with fully internal nails (PRECICE 2, PRECICE Max), so there is no external frame to manage and most patients move to partial weight-bearing earlier than with fixators.
Does Height Lengthening treat international patients?
Yes — out-of-state/international concierge support. Consultation languages on record: English, Farsi.
How was Height Lengthening verified for this directory?
Height Lengthening is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 6 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is Height Lengthening and where are operations performed?
Height Lengthening is in Burbank / Beverly Hills, California, USA. Hospital affiliation on record: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center (Burbank); also operates out of Beverly Hills
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center (Burbank); also operates out of Beverly Hills
- Languages at consultation
- English, Farsi
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