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I'm currently 5'8 and want to increase my height to 6'4. I've heard about limb lengthening surgery and growth plates but not sure how they work. Are there any medicines or procedures that can actually help me grow taller at this point

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Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

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While it's understandable to want to increase height, it's important to know that reaching a 6'4 height is unlikely through natural means at this point. Growth plates typically close during adolescence, making it very difficult to influence height after that. Limb lengthening surgery is a complex procedure that can increase height but also carries significant risks and recovery time.

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