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Can you still grow while you're 18? Unlocking Your Adult Height Potential

For most people, height will not increase after age 18 to 20 due to the closure of the growth plates in bones. However, while significant vertical growth is unlikely for most individuals, especially for females who tend to finish their growth earlier, some males and late bloomers might still experience slight increases into their early twenties. So, **can you still grow while you're 18**? It depends on individual factors, though overall health can still be managed.

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