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Is it true that i cannot get taller after 33 . apart from the leg lengthening surgery ? please help

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Dr. Kevin Frey answered

True.: Unfortunately, after your growth plates close in your bones after puberty you will not grow any taller.

Answered 4/7/2015

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A member asked:

Is it true that i cannot get taller after 33 . apart from the leg lengthening surgery ? please help

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Dr. Kevin Frey answered

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