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How can I help to speed up recovery after otoplasty?

Kevi267Apr 17, 2016
I've just had otoplasty surgery in poland and wanted to know is there Anything I can do to help speed up recovery or aid in recovery eg multi vitamins, amino, would eating a certain diet help? And can I ice my ears to reduce swelling

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