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Extreme Otoplasty - How Close Can Ears Be Placed to my Head?

jasonr82
Hello, During an otoplasty, is there a limit to how close to the head the ears can be placed? That is, can the be moved back to the point that they are flat up against or even touching the head? Thanks, Jason

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