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I think both of my ears were developing a telephone ear deformity after otoplasty. Any thoughts on how it looks? (Photo)

azsxdcJul 12, 2014
Okay, so I got my otoplasty back in February about 6 months ago and noticed both of my ears were developing a deformity of telephone ear, (One much more than the other.) I was told the effects would go away after the swelling went down and my ear bent into in final shape and I'm going to assume after 6 months it is. Any thoughts on how it looks? I also think one ear appears to be much longer than the other which may just be natural.

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