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I'm 26 and my height is 56 inches is it possible to increase it by 12 inches at this age? I read about reopening growth plates are there any medicines or surgeries for that in India? How long would it take and what's the cost?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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