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I'm born with free/loose ear lobes. Can they be connected to my skin?

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abbas_bestNov 24, 2014

I am borned with free ear lobes can they be connected to my skin and how much it costs for 2 ears

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I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A CIRCULATION ISSUE AND THAT THE EARRINGS WERE TOO TIGHT. AND I AM SURE THAT THERE IS NOTHING SEVERE THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BUT IF YOU FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE YOU SHOULD CONSULT A DOCTOR.

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