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Otoplasty Recovery Time
What was your recovery time after an otoplasty? How long did it take to heal from the ear surgery?
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Procedure for Ear Reduction and Cost?
I want to make my ears a lot smaller, and I was just wondering how the procedure goes. And if so, how much would it cost?
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Ear Surgery to Reduce Earlobe Size?
I have large ears and earlobes. I know the ear pinning would take care of most of the protrusion problem, and thus make my ears look smaller. But is...
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Uneven Ears After Otoplasty?
I had a Bilateral Otoplasty done 3 months ago and my one ear hurts more than the other and they are still a little numb/tingly when I run my finger...
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Otoplasty: Pros & Cons of Two Approaches
I am planning to undergo otoplasty to reduce the conchal bowl (i.e., to change the orientation of my ears from a prominent angle to one further back)....
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Cartilage Ear Scars After Otoplasty
I had otoplasty performed for protruding ears years ago. I am left with cartilage "scars" on both anterior antihelixes. On the left,...
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When Will I See Final Results from Otoplasty?
When will i see the final results ? i had the procedure done 12days ago. thank you
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Will Ears Flatten More 27 Days Post-op Otoplasty?
I had my procedure done 27 days ago and my ears are still a little swollen, a little numb, and still stick out very little, it's not totally flat....
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Extreme Otoplasty - How Close Can Ears Be Placed to my Head?
Hello, During an otoplasty, is there a limit to how close to the head the ears can be placed? That is, can the be moved back to the point that they...
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What Do I Do with Protruding Permenent Stitch After Otoplasty
I had otoplasty 1 year ago. Have a slightly protruding stitch and not sure what to do with it given that it's permenent stitching. Can the end be...
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