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Can I get my Darwin's Tubercle corrected in a way that it looks like my other ear? (Photo)

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doritoshakeFeb 22, 2024

My right ear has a prominent Darwin's Tubercle that is visible from the front (not so much from the side). It makes that ear look big in comparison to my left ear. Is there a way my right ear can be corrected to look similar/identical to my left ear?

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