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6 weeks post op and my ears look even more swollen (Photo)

TinaHuishMay 5, 2018
Surely the swelling should be subsiding not still going after 6 weeks. My ears have just started protruding more. I was so happy with them. But today feel like they are sticking out more than normal and swelled. My right ear even more than my left. Could it be the heat causing this as it is a hot day today? They feel like a very slight burning sensation. I can not lie on them still as it's uncomfortable and still wear a band at night. My helix and anti helix is swollen, aswell as the back.

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