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I Had Bilateral Otoplasty Done Just over Three Weeks Ago and I Have Swellings in Conchal Bowels Both Sides (photo)

There is also an extra fold in my right ear - I was not warned of this before my surgery - will this improve with time or is this permanent.

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It Has Been One Month Since my Otoplasty. Is It Normal for my Ears to "Pop Out"?

I have been wearing a headband constantly, except while at work. When I take it off, my ears looks great. By the end of my work day, they seem to pop...

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Are These Otoplasty Scars Normal After 1 Month? (photo)

Hi there, My son had otoplasty a little over a month ago. I have noticed these little bumps at the bottom of his ear. It appeared to be tension from...

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After Otoplasty: What is Wrong with my Left Ear? (photo)

Hi, I just had an otoplasty in France 24 days ago and I feel like I have "telephone ear" deformity and a weird antihelix both on the left side. Please...

5 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Sports After Otoplasty?

When can I start go to gym, swimming, and running after otoplasty? I'm a month after my surgery... And I'm crazy without sports!!

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Are my Ears Overcorrected? (photo)

Hi, i had otoplasty surgery 4 weeks ago, and i think the upper half of my ear is overcorrected, the top part touches my head,where the lower part...

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Otoplasty Rebound - is This Proceedure Normal to Hold the Tips Back?

I had otoplasty 5 weeks ago. Last week both my ear tips popped back out overnight. On one fold internal stitch popped out through the skin, on the ear...

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How Long After Otoplasty Surgery Can I Use Earrings? (photo)

Hi I am writing because I am wondering how long after otoplasty surgery is it indicated to wear normal earrings . Thanks for letting me know . In my...

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I Had an Otoplasty 5 Weeks Ago, Could I Get a Hematoma if I Go Paintballing and Get Shot in the Ear?

I was just wondering what the complications would be if I were to be shot in the ear at paintball.

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In March I Had Upper Eye Lid Surgery and Still Having Blurred Vision and Some Burning in the Eyes?

I had upper eye lid surgery in march and was allergic to the iodine used before surgery.I am happy with the results except for I am having blurry...

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