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Doctor Recommendation for Macrotia Surgery

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MaxmadMay 11, 2011

Hi there. Well after a otoplasty, i realized that i needed is a macrotia cause my ears lenght is 7cm. and almost 4cm width. Its really hard to find an experienced doctor in this procedure.

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on May 14, 2011
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Dr. Mark Loury, MD, FACS (retired)
Dr. Mark Loury, MD, FACS (retired)
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on May 12, 2011
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