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I've done otoplasty a year ago and now I have headache and neck tiredness. Is this normal?

cgtulusoyFeb 13, 2016
I've done othoplasty a year ago and I always felt discomfort but this week I have headache and neck tiredness I can't even read my books I lost my productivity and I'm scared this will long always.I'm 70% sure this headache comes from my ear sirgery because I never had headaches before ear surgery and I have headache behind my head near ear areas please help me what should I do I feel scared to cntact my surgeon because my othoplasty failed and I dont believe him anymore thank you.

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Dr. Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD
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