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Can your head being wrapped incorrectly after an FUE hair transplant stretch cartilage in your ears?

June 25, 2018
Asked By:TheRev25 in Columbus, OH

I had FUE surgery in April 2018. My head was wrapped in a fashion that the tops of my ears protruded away from my head (instead of laying flat). The surgery was almost 10 weeks ago and they still noticeably stick out more than before. Outside of otoplasty, is there anything that I can do, and has anyone heard of this happening before?

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Answer: Hair transplant and bandages do not permanently distort your ears. You may refer to your old photos or follow up with your

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Answer: Hair transplant and bandages do not permanently distort your ears. You may refer to your old photos or follow up with your

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June 26, 2018

Answer: Stretching cartilage in your ear

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June 26, 2018

Answer: Stretching cartilage in your ear

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