A Crossflatts teenager who has been fitted with long-awaited cosmetic legs now has to raise a further £3,000 for vital adjustments.

Laura Campbell, who had her legs amputated below the knee when she was a baby, received her new £20,000 limbs after a massive fundraising appeal.

But the 17-year-old now needs extra cash for more fittings at a private orthopaedic clinic in Dorset.

"The trouble is they are rubbing a bit at the front and back and they're just not comfortable enough to walk any distance," said the former Bingley Grammar School pupil.

The limbs are complete with beauty spots, hair follicles, muscle definition and they also match her skin colour.

Laura said the sockets would have to be remade, which would be a costly process.

"It's all totally new to us and we didn't expect it to be this difficult but we're not losing hope and I'm sure it won't be too long before they are comfortable," she said.

Laura suffers from thrombocytopenia radial aplasia, a rare syndrome which can cause skeletal, blood or heart abnormalities.

Mum Chrissy said she was organising a raffle to help raise some of the money and would probably have to take out a loan and apply for a few grants.

"We're remaining positive and hope these teething problems will be ironed out soon," she said.

"The world of prosthetics is a minefield, it's mind-boggling and there's so much more to it than meets the eye so we just have to be patient."

Laura and her family will be going to Dorset again at the beginning of August. Chrissy said the trips and accommodation were costly, especially during the summer holiday.

And Laura has launched her own website, www.amputeesunited.org, to meet fellow amputees, share advice, tips and information.

Laura's friends and family launched an appeal in April last year to provide her with state-of-the-art cosmetic legs.

In August last year the Telegraph & Argus reported how she e-mailed her icon Heather Mills, wife of former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, and was delighted to receive a 45-minute surprise call.

Just before Christmas, 2002, Laura was given a huge donation of £11,500 from Skipton Properties, which brought her fund to its target.