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  • 25 Years
  • 14/08/2025

is it possible to increase my height through surgery I'm 25 years old and 5 feet 2 inches tall right now but I really want to be taller

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Leg lengthening surgery is possible at age 25 via Ilizarov or internal devices;cost ranges ₹5–10 lakhs and it's a long,gradual process.

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