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I'am 21 , can i grow tall ? i've stopped growing since puberty i guess.
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Growth : At the age of 21, your growth plates have already closed. It is very unlikely you will grow more.
Answered 4/20/2014
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No: We all stop growing at some point; boys around 16-17, girls around 15-16. Some may grow beyond that. At 21, it is unlikely you will grow taller.
Answered 3/14/2015
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