Hello guys,
Got a reply from Dr Paley's site not too long ago, here is what they said about my age and questions:
"Hi,
Thanks for reaching out to us!
It is possible to do an upper extremity lengthening. Many of our patients express initial concerns about their proportions, however, many remain happy after the lower extremity lengthening and most do not elect to undergo arm lengthening. I do not know off-hand what the cost of that would be, but I am happy to find out for you.
Yes, a combined femoral and tibial lengthening sounds like a good plan for your goals. We can perform the surgery at 17 years of age, but that will require parental consent since you will still be a minor.
Yes, the total cost for combined femoral and tibial lengthening separated by one year is $180,000. The scars are quite small, very minimal. And yes, easy to minimize with plastic surgery.
I am also attaching our FAQ on stature lengthening, though it sounds like you have already done quite a bit of research! If you have any other questions for me, please do not hesitate to ask. Also, if you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Paley, please let me know.
Thank you!"