Is it possible to gain height after puberty?

Typically, it is unlikely to gain significant height after puberty, as the growth plates in the long bones close after this developmental stage. Most individuals reach their maximum height by the late teens to early twenties. However, some factors like posture improvement and spinal decompression techniques can create the appearance of added height. In rare cases, surgical procedures can also increase height, but these are generally not common or recommended for most people.