Medical Review and Editorial Policy
Short answer
The health information on this website is written by the Lengthening Turkey team and medically reviewed by orthopedic surgeon Op. Dr. Fatih Arslanoğlu before it is published. We review our guide pages regularly, update them when our practice or the evidence changes, and correct errors as soon as we learn about them. You can report an error to info@lengtheningturkey.com.
Who writes our content
Our articles are written by the Lengthening Turkey Height Solutions team, a surgeon-led limb lengthening clinic in Istanbul serving patients since 2014. Content is based on our own clinical practice (1,000+ limb lengthening surgeries performed), on established orthopedic knowledge, and on the questions our patients ask most.
Who reviews medical content
Medical content is reviewed by Op. Dr. Fatih Arslanoğlu, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology and our lead surgeon. When a page has been medically reviewed, it shows the reviewer and the date of the last review. See Op. Dr. Fatih Arslanoğlu and research and publications.
Our editorial principles
• Accuracy: we state facts from our own practice (for example height limits, timelines and prices) and avoid claims we cannot support.
• Clarity: we write in plain language, starting with a short answer, and explain medical terms in the glossary.
• Honesty about risks: every surgery has risks; we describe them and explain how we reduce them. See Complications.
• No pressure: our pages are information, not a promise of a result. Your treatment plan is set by the surgeon after examining you.
• Transparent prices: prices are fixed packages per method and do not depend on the centimetres gained.
How often we review pages
We review our medical guide pages at least once a year, and sooner when our methods, prices or recommendations change. The date of the last review is shown on reviewed pages.
How we correct errors
If we find or are told about an error, we check it with the surgeon and correct the page as soon as possible. Significant corrections update the review date.
Not medical advice
The information on this website is general and educational. It does not replace a personal consultation with a doctor. For advice about your own situation, contact us for a free assessment with our surgeon.
Sources we use
Our content is based on the clinical experience of our surgical team, on established orthopedic and traumatology knowledge, and on the instructions we give our own patients. Numbers such as height limits, lengthening speed, stay length, prices and our complication rate come from our own practice. When a statement depends on a particular patient, we say that the surgeon decides after examining you.
What we do not publish
• Promises of a specific result for everyone.
• Prices per centimetre: our prices are packages per method.
• Claims about other clinics or other countries that we cannot support.
• Personal details of patients without their consent.
Patient stories and photos
Patient stories and before-and-after photos are shared with the patients’ consent. Every result is individual. See patient stories and before and after.
Languages
Our website is available in 10 languages. Pages are written in English first and translated by hand, keeping the medical facts identical. If a translation is unclear, the English version is the reference.
Updates to this policy
We update this policy when our editorial process changes. It applies to every page of lengtheningturkey.com, including the Health Guide and the blog.
Our responsibility
Limb lengthening is a major decision, and people often research it for months before contacting a clinic. We take that responsibility seriously: we write the information we would want to read ourselves, explain the risks as clearly as the benefits, and invite readers to ask the surgeon directly when something is unclear. If you think a page is incomplete or could be misunderstood, please tell us.
Contact
To report an error or ask about our content, email info@lengtheningturkey.com or write to us on WhatsApp (+90 533 016 45 62). See also Contact and Key facts.
FAQ
Who reviews the medical information on this website?
Op. Dr. Fatih Arslanoğlu, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology, reviews our medical content.
How often are pages updated?
Medical guide pages are reviewed at least once a year and sooner when something changes.
How can I report an error?
Email info@lengtheningturkey.com or write to us on WhatsApp.
Is the information on this website medical advice?
No. It is general information and does not replace a personal consultation.
Do you accept advertising or sponsored content?
No. Our pages describe our own clinic and treatments.
Where can I read about Dr. Arslanoğlu’s background?
On his profile page and on our research and publications page.