Hi everyone, for some context I just turned 18 and will be graduating high school mid-next year. I'm just below 5'6", and my left knee and left wrist xrays show fused growth plates. My height has really bothered me since the start of this school year. After being in virtual school for almost two years, seeing everyone for the first time, in-person, extremely tall (relative to me, we're talking 5'10 to 6'2 here), I've honestly become kinda depressed about my lack of growth. My dad is 5'10 and mom 5'3", so I guess I lost the genetic lottery.

Anyway, after many long discussions, my parents and I decided limb lengthening right after graduating high school is the best way forward. I plan on visiting either Dr. Mehta or Dr. Paley and my goal height is 6 feet. I know an increase of 6 inches is a LOT, but my wingspan is actually 5 inches longer than my height so I don't think I'll look to disproportional afterward.

My main question is, will I ever be able to regain full, lower-body strength again? I'm talking about squats and deadlifts (325lb and 455lb, respectively). Please be brutally honest if need be.