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Los Angeles Limb Lengthening with Dr. Basmajian
Los Angeles patients reach Premier Limb Lengthening in about 45 minutes, driving east from LA to the Upland clinic on the 10. Dr. Basmajian performs internal PRECICE limb lengthening there, near Ontario International Airport. The concierge team coordinates near-clinic housing, LA-area imaging, and pre-op and post-op logistics for patients across the LA metro. Los Angeles patients are treated at our Upland, CA office, the practice’s only location.
The Los Angeles Practice
Los Angeles patients access internal limb lengthening at Premier Limb Lengthening in Upland, about 45 minutes east of downtown LA on the 10. Dr. Basmajian performs the internal PRECICE nail procedure at that single clinic, near Ontario International Airport. There is no separate LA office, and none is needed, because the drive from most LA neighborhoods is short and the concierge team handles the logistics.
The clinic is one location in Upland, in the Inland Empire, and it serves the whole LA metro as its area. Patients searching for a Los Angeles limb lengthening surgeon are looking for the nearest surgeon who does internal lengthening well, and for most of the LA basin that is Dr. Basmajian, a short drive east.
How far is the clinic from Los Angeles?
The Upland clinic sits directly off the 10, the freeway that runs east out of Los Angeles, which keeps the trip simple from most of the LA metro. Ontario International Airport is close to the clinic and is often easier than LAX for patients flying in for a consult or returning from an out-of-state visit. The drive times below are typical, off-peak estimates and depend on traffic.
| Starting from | Route | Typical drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown LA | East on the 10 | About 45 to 60 minutes |
| Pasadena | 210 to the 10 corridor | About 40 to 55 minutes |
| Santa Monica and the Westside | East on the 10 | About 60 to 80 minutes |
| Beverly Hills | East on the 10 | About 55 to 75 minutes |
Driving times are estimates and may vary during peak traffic hours.
Serving the wider region: Limb lengthening in Southern California · Limb lengthening in California.
What limb lengthening surgery involves
The bone is the subject of this procedure, not the calendar. A surgeon divides the thigh bone or shin bone, places an internal magnetic nail inside it, and the nail slowly separates the two ends about one millimeter a day so new bone grows to fill the gap. That is the full procedure in brief, and it has its own page so the clinical detail stays in one canonical place.
Full guide: How leg lengthening surgery works, step by step.
What limb lengthening costs
Cost is a bundle rather than a single sticker, and it belongs on its own page so the numbers stay current. In short, cosmetic limb lengthening in the United States is an out-of-pocket procedure whose price depends on your surgical plan. For the consumer overview of height surgery, see the height surgery hub.
Full guide: Limb lengthening cost, financing, and what is included · Height surgery overview.
Imaging and follow-up care in the LA area
Los Angeles patients rarely need to gather new scans from scratch. The clinic accepts imaging from major LA-area facilities, so an X-ray or scan you already have from a Los Angeles hospital or imaging center can often be used for your evaluation.
After surgery and the near-clinic recovery window, most patients return home to Los Angeles for the longer consolidation phase. The team coordinates with LA-area physical therapy clinics for that phase and runs follow-up by telehealth, so the bulk of your recovery happens close to home.
Where LA patients stay during recovery
Commuting daily from Los Angeles across the I-10 in the immediate post-operative window is not recommended. Premier Limb Lengthening extends its dedicated concierge program to LA metro patients, ensuring that in-state travel is seamless. Rather than publishing static housing rates, accommodation details are handled directly between each patient and their dedicated coordinator, who helps arrange comfortable, pre-vetted extended-stay housing near the clinic in Upland, Ontario, or Rancho Cucamonga for the initial recovery phase.
- Near-clinic recovery housing guidance for the initial post-op days, keeping you minutes from follow-up appointments.
- Ground transportation and airport coordination for patients or companions arriving via Ontario International Airport.
- Coordination with LA-area physical therapy and telehealth scheduling for the consolidation phase once you return home.
How the process works for an LA patient
The path from a Los Angeles inquiry to a finished recovery follows a clear sequence, and most of it happens either from home or close to it.
- Start with a virtual consultation by video, so you do not drive to Upland just to ask your first questions.
- Come to the Upland clinic for an in-person consultation and evaluation once the fit looks right.
- Have surgery at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, then stay in near-clinic housing for the initial recovery phase (typically around ten days) while early healing and initial distraction are monitored in person.
- Return home to Los Angeles to continue lengthening and consolidation, supported by coordinated local physical therapy and regular telehealth check-ins.
Why LA patients choose Dr. Basmajian
Most of the established internal limb lengthening practices in the United States sit outside California, in Florida, Maryland, and Nevada. That leaves Los Angeles patients choosing a nearby surgeon on credentials rather than on proximity alone. Dr. Basmajian is board-certified, trained in the internal-nail technique at Hannover Medical School under Prof. Christian Krettek, and uses the internal PRECICE system only, with no external frames.
Meet the surgeon: Dr. Basmajian, board-certified limb lengthening surgeon.
About the clinic
Premier Limb Lengthening operates from a single clinic in Upland, California, in the Inland Empire, with Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center as the local hospital anchor and Ontario International Airport close by.
| Clinic detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Practice | Premier Limb Lengthening |
| City | Upland, California, in the Inland Empire |
| Street address | 400 N. Mountain Ave. Suite 305, Upland, CA 91786 |
| Phone | (951) 620-5663 |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday closed. |
| Operating hospital | Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center |
| Nearest airport | Ontario International Airport |
Common Questions
Los Angeles patients also ask.
Los Angeles patients travel about 45 minutes east to Premier Limb Lengthening in Upland, where Dr. Basmajian performs internal PRECICE limb lengthening. The clinic is one location off the 10 and serves the whole LA metro as its area.
The Upland clinic is roughly 45 to 60 minutes east of downtown LA on the 10, traffic depending. Drive times from the Westside or Beverly Hills run a little longer. Driving times are estimates and may vary during peak traffic hours.
Ontario International Airport is close to the clinic and is often simpler than LAX for a consult trip or an out-of-state return. The concierge team can coordinate airport pickup.
Daily commuting in the first post-op weeks is not recommended. The concierge program arranges near-clinic housing in Upland, Ontario, or Rancho Cucamonga, then you return to LA for the longer consolidation phase.
In most cases yes. Imaging you already have from a major LA-area facility can often be used for your evaluation, which saves a trip. Ask the team about your specific provider when you book.
Begin
Expert limb lengthening is closer to LA than you think. This is where you start.
Los Angeles is closer to expert limb lengthening than most patients expect, about 45 minutes east on the 10, with a concierge team that handles the housing, imaging, and logistics so the distance stops mattering. The next step is a conversation about whether the procedure fits you and what your recovery would look like from home.