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What are the chances a close to 40 yo female will grow taller by several inches? shouldn't the growth plates have closed a long time ago by this time?

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Growth: the answer is no as the growth plates closed up 20 yrs ago however she can add a few inches onto her heels

Answered 6/18/2021

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Isn't going to happn: I suppose you could invest a year or two of your life and have a major surgery on your legs to lengthen them. Short of this major effort, it is not going to happen.In fact, a subtle shortening over time is more likely.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

What are the chances a close to 40 yo female will grow taller by several inches? shouldn't the growth plates have closed a long time ago by this time?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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