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I'm 4'11 my goal is to be 5'7 how can i increase my height?

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Dr. Homa Mahdavi answered

Depends on the age: The growth plates closes after age 18, so if your passed that age there is not a chance but before 15 yr there is possibility.

Dr Fried and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/6/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 4'11 my goal is to be 5'7 how can i increase my height?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Homa Mahdavi answered

Dr Fried and another doctor agreed

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